According to physical therapist Dr. Michelle Gaubert, you can activate these deeper muscles with a few simple exercises. "Unlike lying exercises, which isolate specific muscles, standing exercises ...

Lower back pain is the most common diagnosis seen by physical therapists. Most cases will resolve in less than two weeks with ...

You don't need any equipment to improve your posture—just these three back-strengthening moves “To reduce the chance of re-injuring yourself you should incorporate regular strengthening exercises [in ...

Background One-size-fits-all interventions reduce chronic low back pain (CLBP) a small amount. An individualised intervention called cognitive functional therapy (CFT) was superior for CLBP compared ...

Combining physical and psychological therapies -- exercise, along with cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness -- may have more long-term effects in treating lower back pain, a study has found.

Lower back pain is the most common diagnosis seen by physical therapists. Most cases will resolve in less than two weeks with little to no treatment, but back pain that is sharp, shooting or radiating ...

My chronic back pain was so bad I almost canceled my wedding — then I found a fix without meds or physical therapy ...

Research supports the effectiveness of a kinesiology-based method to treat lower back pain, say study authors working in collaboration with the National Research Council of Italy, and scientists ...

Physical therapy can do more than help you recover from injuries. It can also be used to keep you healthy and pain-free.

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Physical therapy (PT) can help relieve sciatica pain by reducing nerve compression, improving flexibility, and strengthening muscles. Physical ...