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Stretches for lower back pain can help ease discomfort. Here's 5 to try

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 ...

Expert Trainer Shares 5 Essential Moves to Beat Back Pain in 2026

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without stressing the lumbar discs. 'The McGill Curl-Up teaches the core to brace without ...
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Pain In The Lower Back, Butt and Legs Isn't Always Sciatica — Sometimes It's A Muscle Spasm That Needs Very Different Treatment

You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

I did this simple yoga pose to relieve my lower back pain for a month – here's 3 things I learned

When considering what yoga postures to do to help relieve your lower back pain, my advice is to also target the hips and sides of the body, where possible, to find a deeper release than say, a forward ...
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What to know about lower back pain when lying down

Lower back pain has a range of possible causes. It can flare up in different positions depending on the cause. Some people may have lower back pain, especially while lying down. Lower back pain is ...
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6 Lower Back and Hip Pain Causes and Treatment Options, According to Experts

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...
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Hidden link between stress and back pain: How emotional strain shows up in the body

Back pain isn't always about posture or injury. Doctors say unaddressed stress can quietly tense muscles, disrupt sleep and ...
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Cheap gadgets everyone over-60 should use to keep their back strong

Back pain isn’t just an occasional annoyance – it’s extremely common in Australia. According to the Australian Institute of ...
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Lower back pain and COVID-19: What is the link?

Lower back pain is a potential symptom of both acute and long COVID-19. Viral infections can directly cause muscle pain, while immobility due to fever can also worsen muscle tension. This information ...
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Does Cupping Therapy Work for Low Back Pain?

Cupping therapy eases low back pain by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and releasing muscle tension. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the life force energy that flows through the ...
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What to Know About Biking and Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain from cycling could be due to bike posture, muscle imbalances, or biking too much. Conservative treatments might be enough to manage existing pain, but bike adjustments and core ...