If you’re trying to fix that nagging back pain—or more importantly prevent it—try the following strength exercises and lower ...

I learned a new Pilates core exercise recently, and it will set your obliques on fire without a Russian twist or side plank ...

Most of the time there isn't an obvious cause for back pain. Strengthening can help.

These three Pilates exercises build strong, stable glutes to help protect your lower back alongside your core.

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 a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

Stop letting morning stiffness dictate your mobility; discover how these five simple movements can transform your aging spine ...

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

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 ...

What Is the Psoas Muscle? The psoas (pronounced so-ezz) muscles are two large muscles in your lower back. You have one on either side of your spine. They're the main muscular connection between your ...

Back exercises are just as important as bum exercises, core exercises and leg exercises. Fact. If you train properly (and incorporate effective lower back stretches), your back is an area of huge ...