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09/28/2025

If there’s one ailment that everyone can relate to, it’s back pain. While there are also a variety of treatments, there are a handful of easy-to-perform movements that can help relieve some tension and aches. And one, in particular, is pretty, well, super: the Superman stretch exercise.

Learn how a super stretch exercise can help strengthen your back and keep pain at bay.

09/28/2025

Do you worry about twisting an ankle and taking a spill? Are you noticing problems with foot pain, balance and mobility as you age? These issues could be a sign that you have weak ankles.

Weak ankles are more susceptible to injury, no matter how old or fit you are. But these eight daily exercises can strengthen your ankles, improve stability, and cut down on injuries and sprains.

09/26/2025

When your glutes are weak, it can spell real trouble for your overall function. For seasoned athletes, that can mean less power for explosive movements. For those prone to excessive sitting, it can mean having trouble getting out of a chair.

Stronger glutes can mean less pain and more power. Get your glutes in gear with these exercises to shape, lift and strengthen your b***y.

09/23/2025

Heels, shoulders, knees and wrists. These areas are especially prone to injury when you overuse or overextend your tendons. That’s because the fibrous connective tissues that attach your muscles to your bones pull a lot of weight whenever you’re doing repetitive activities or sharp, quick movements like weightlifting, gardening, tennis or painting. Along with medical evaluation, there are a few things you can do at home when you first experience tendon pain (and during your rehabilitation journey).

Whether it’s a painful shoulder, knee or elbow, tendinopathy can be a troublesome condition that can affect just about anyone. Learn what you can do to remedy tendinitis and tendinosis at home.

09/22/2025

Injuries happen. Maybe it’s a bruise after a stumble and tumble on an uneven sidewalk. Perhaps it’s a muscle aching in protest after being asked to do a little too much. Either way, you’re hurting.

Your first instinct to feel better? Bring on the ice!

Icing an injury is often one of the first steps in the healing process — and you’ve got plenty of cold compress options to consider.

Got an injury that needs to be iced? Here are a few easy ways to get relief.

09/22/2025

Want to establish an at-home workout routine but don't know how? Here are some great resources to get you started.

Want to establish an at-home workout routine but don't know how? Try these five resources.

09/22/2025

Exercising, to the extent that you can, can make a big difference in how severely arthritis affects your life. Now and in the future.

But it’s important to choose the right exercises and to exercise in a way that’s appropriate for you. Because the last thing you want is to risk further damage.

If you have arthritis, you may worry about whether exercise can worsen your condition. The truth is that it can help. A lot. Learn why, and give these exercises a try.

08/30/2025

Football is one of the most popular sports in the United States today but it is also one of the most dangerous. Here are the ten most common football injuries.

Football is one of the most popular and dangerous sports in the United States. Here are the ten most common football injuries.

08/27/2025

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08/26/2025

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08/23/2025

Ever wonder why your joints make clicking or popping noises? Here could be some causes.

Joint cracking can be really loud. We’re talking up to 83 decibels — that’s about the same volume as a diesel truck going 40 miles an hour! Our experts explain why joints pop and if it’s cause for concern.

08/20/2025

There’s a reason exercise makes you sweat: It isn’t easy. All that effort can sometimes make you wonder WHY you put yourself through it, right? If you’ve ever had those doubts and need motivation, here are 12 reasons to hit that next workout.

It’s no secret that regular exercise is good for you. A sports medicine physician explains just how much exercise can benefit your physical and mental well-being.