Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

A standing forward fold twist, or revolved standing forward fold (Parivrtta Uttanasana), is a yoga pose that combines a ...

If you engage in any sort of athletic endeavor, you know that any stretching you do tends to emphasize the lower body, if you even stretch at all. It makes sense: Your hamstrings, quads, and calves ...

Your thoracic spine, or T-spine, makes up the area typically referred to as the mid-back. You probably feel it bend as you ...

After sitting most of the day at a desk, where I may or may not have the best posture, my chest and upper back are tight and achy. Maybe you can relate? Luckily, that's where upper-body stretches come ...

Sitting with your shoulders rounded forward most days can raise your risk of neck and shoulder pain. Stretches like the wall angel, sleeper stretch, and arm swings can ease pain and improve mobility.

Even if you don’t love twists, you might appreciate the feeling afterward. These stretches make it easier to stand tall and ...

Your leg muscles are often applauded for doing most of the work on a run. But you’re not just running around with your arms tucked by your sides—at least you shouldn’t be. Instead, your arms swing ...

Many golfers struggle with lower-back pain, but you don't have to suffer through it round after round without some relief. Jennifer Fleischer, a Golf Digest Certified Fitness Trainer, says that the ...

Is your lower back bothering you? If so, Golf Digest Certified Fitness Trainer Courtney Weber has to tell you something that might surprise you. There's a good chance the problem isn't your back! "I ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Beyond just regularly stretching, it's a good idea to exercise and keep active, too. "Along with ...