Up to 60 percent of older adults live with persistent muscle pain, but there’s a lot you can do to ease that discomfort.

Learn to identify whether your back pain stems from muscle strain or spinal problems through location, symptoms, and movement patterns.

Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% of adults own a home, nearly 80% of adults will have ...

While slipped disc is the most common cause of sciatica, which accounts for more than 90% of cases, both can interfere with daily movement, disrupt sleep, and significantly impact quality of life.

When this muscle weakens or becomes dysfunctional, it sets off a cascade of compensations throughout the body that can manifest as persistent back pain resistant to conventional treatments.

Experts point to a deep, hidden muscle that connects the spine to the legs. Photograph by SolStock/Getty Images. By Rae Witte. April 15, 2025. Lower back pain can stab, throb, or ache without warning.

Many modern gyms have turf and sleds. Sled work means low impact leg strengthening and cardiovascular training, all without ...

A frequent source of lower-back pain comes from two muscles you might not have heard of—and that makes sense since you rarely see them on those medical posters of human anatomy in doctor's offices.

These common muscle weaknesses in runners can lead to hip pain, knee pain, or even injury. Here’s how to address them so you can get back to ache-free training.

Weak glutes are a big contributor to bad posture and back and knee pain — especially in people who sit most of the day. Here’s how to strengthen them effectively.