I work from home most days and whenever I need a screen break, I do a micro sequence of stretches that trainers, yoga instructors and physical therapists have recommended to me during interviews over ...

New research shows that shoulder and back stretches can cause an immediate drop in blood pressure without raising heart rate. Stretching alone only offers short-term effects on blood pressure. Regular ...

First thing in the morning, nothing hits like a big stretch. But what is it about rolling your shoulders and flexing your upper back that brings stress relief? We finally have an explanation, thanks ...

October is National Physical Therapy Month, when the American Physical Therapy Association recognizes tens of thousands of physical therapists as dedicated health care providers, and physical ...

The lower back is a complex network of muscles that overlap each other and wrap around our spine and core, keeping organs safe and stabilising the body. With daily movement, exercise, and hours spent ...

A 15-second stretch could trigger your body’s ‘rest and digest’ reflex and create a feeling of calm, a new study suggests. Shoulder and back stretches may temporarily lower blood pressure and help the ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Most people will experience ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer shares how long people should hold stretches to get the most benefit. For some, sitting all day leads to sore and achy muscles. Others may notice ...

Stretching is even more important as we get older, yet its something many people neglect to do. As we age, we lose flexibility in our muscle fibers, says Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, a board-certified ...

Stretch Zone, the nation’s leading practitioner-assisted stretching brand, has arrived at Ridge Pike in Conshohocken, the company announced in a press release.

Regular stretching can increase your flexibility and reduce your injury risk. Stretch each major muscle group for 30 to 60 seconds, two to six times a week. A well-rounded stretching routine is an ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Stretching relieves stiffness and supports mobility, ...