The feature is called Back Tap and, like the Action Button on newer iPhones, it gives you one more way to use your device without touching the screen. You can activate it by tapping anywhere on the ...

Your back may not be the first area that comes to mind when strength training to tone your muscles. But it quickly becomes top of mind when pain creeps up. Unfortunately, both lower back pain and ...

Stress can lead to inflammation, muscle spasms, and tension in your back. Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions, affecting millions of people around the world. But did you know that ...

Back pain can be incredibly frustrating. It can make even the simplest tasks—stopping to pick up a sock, for instance—feel like a knife in your back. Other times, it manifests as a constant throb that ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

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 ...

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...

For so many of us, a good night’s sleep isn’t that easy to come by in the best of circumstances. But if you’ve ever dealt with a strained muscle, herniated disc, or another issue affecting your back, ...

When you have obesity, excess body weight may put pressure on your spine or alter your posture, making back pain more likely. Carrying excess weight puts strain on your spine that can affect the disks ...