A lack of support can mean lower back pain in the morning, or even longer if not treated. If you’re searching for a mattress to help prevent a sore lower back, our list can help you narrow down ...

Many patients with lower back pain, sciatica, pain down the back of the legs, or weakness of the lower-extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated (a.k.a. compressed or ruptured) spinal disc.

Nighttime back pain is a special type of lower back pain that could indicate a serious problem with your spine. Back pain can make getting a good night's sleep difficult. Try these tips to make ...

Performing specific exercises ... knee pain: Straight leg raises target the quadriceps, the muscles at the front of the thigh, without putting pressure on the knees. Lie on your back with one ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis self-care strategies including regular exercise, posture changes, and adopting healthy habits can help relieve back pain caused by narrowing spaces in the spinal canal. Lumbar ...

Denise Austin offers three simple exercises to help relieve discomfort. Denise Austin offers three simple exercises to help relieve discomfort. 1:21 Join AARP’s Brain Health Action to help change the ...

Here's a glimpse at the lower ... back and joints. Here's how to develop your butt. That group of four muscles lining the front of your thigh deserves singular attention. This classic quads ...

Denise Austin offers three simple exercises to help relieve discomfort. Denise Austin offers three simple exercises to help relieve discomfort. 1:05 Center for Medicare Director Meena Seshamani, M.D., ...

I haven't always loved abs exercises. My old routine of post-run ... strengthens and stabilizes (good for posture and easing low-back pain) without the threat of neck strain.

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If you have restless leg syndrome, gentle to moderate intensity exercise can help you manage ... Slightly bend your right knee and step your left leg back a foot or two, positioning its heel ...