Protecting your posture isn’t just about appearance. It’s about staying strong, mobile and independent as you age.

it accentuates the inward curve in your lumbar (lower) spine. “By loosening up your hamstrings, it can take a lot of the pressure off your lower back,” he says. If these options aren’t ...

If you’re trying to fix that nagging back pain—or more importantly prevent it—try the following strength exercises and lower back stretches, demonstrated by Hollis Tuttle, certified personal ...

Meanwhile, your lumbar spine (lower back) flattens out ... but maintaining its natural curve. Grip the object and lift by straightening your legs while keeping the item close to your body.

scoliosis (where the spine curves sideways into a c- or s-shape when viewed from behind), and lordosis (an excessive inward ...

The curved spinal condition, called scoliosis, not only alters her physical appearance but also makes it difficult to stand, ...

In more severe cases, it may lead to pain, reduced mobility and physical function, or lower quality ... if you've noticed a curve developing, have ongoing back pain, or have lost height over ...

scoliosis (where the spine curves sideways into a c- or s-shape when viewed from behind), and lordosis (an excessive inward curve in the lower back, when viewed from the side). Yes, especially if ...