Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes, according to the National Institue of ...

Most lower back pain is caused by poor posture, which can be fixed with core-strengthening exercises. The best exercises to relieve lower back pain include planks, squats, and core work. More ...

Exercising your lower back—which encompasses five lumbar vertebrae and part of the pelvis—can benefit you in several ways. Strengthening and stretching this area can not only help stabilize the lower ...

Back pain is a common complaint, with 75-85% of US adults estimated to experience back pain in their lifetime as stated by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. It’s also one of the most ...

The ugly truth about the biomechanics involved in making a proper golf swing is that it's not good for your spine, particularly the vertebrae of the low back. The two big issues: First, your lumbar ...

The low back is not typically an area that many clients ask me about — until they start experiencing pain in the area. But the truth is: The low-back should be a priority in our fitness routine to ...

Lower back pain is one of the most common health concerns worldwide, often linked to today’s sedentary lifestyle, long hours of sitting, poor posture, and lack of regular movement. Over time, these ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to almost ...