Core training isn’t just about strength, it’s about teaching your body how to move efficiently. The bird-dog is a standout ...

These Pilates-based exercises are simple, effective and can be done almost anywhere, an instructor explains how ...

Why it works: Another star stretch for the QL and your low back extensors, this one also stretches the glutes—three spots in which runners commonly feel tightness. How to do it: Lie faceup, arms ...

According to Glisic, tummy time activates the deep neck extensors, thoracic spine extensors, scapular stabilizers (including the lower trapezius and serratus anterior), and the deep core ...

More information: Jae In Kim et al, Bilateral Back Extensor Exosuit for multidimensional assistance and prevention of spinal injuries, Science Robotics (2024). DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.adk6717 ...

The extensors attach to a person’s spine and allow them to extend it while keeping their back straight. Spinal cord A person’s spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs through the middle of ...

Instances of spinal paraplegia are seen with complete loss of sensibility below the level of the lesion and yet may have marked extensor spasm if the limbs are manipulated, especially if the leg ...

Hyper-kyphosis, a severe version of kyphosis — an excessive curvature of the thoracic spine commonly observed in senior adults — presents a significant challenge to many seniors.