When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Our glutes are the powerhouse of our body; they help us walk, climb stairs, ...

Therapeutic massage helps some patients with chronic low back pain, study says. July 5, 2011— -- Massage therapy may provide more relief for patients with chronic low back pain than thought -- at ...

When my recurring knee and lower back pain led me to a physical therapist, I was surprised that they prescribed a set of glute-strengthening exercises. I’m an avid runner and enjoy lower-body workouts ...

Stronger glutes help you sprint faster and turn quicker, according to Weissman. Meanwhile, in yoga, the glutes facilitate ...

For lower back and glute strength, master the art of hip hyperextensions—here’s how. Undrey/Getty Images Hip hyperextension exercises are an important, if often tricky, workout move that involve ...

There’s no easy way to put it: Lower back pain just plain sucks. Whether it’s dull and achy, sharp and shooting, or tight and stiff, discomfort on your backside is no picnic. But the good news is ...

Embrace the floor as a tool to ease tension in your lower body. Your floor can be a great tool to incorporate into your workouts, helping you avoid spending money on a pricey gym membership or clunky ...

From warming up to winding down, these glutes activation exercises are your go-to for a more flexible, mobile, and injury-proof lower body. Give your backside the attention and TLC it deserves with ...

WHEN IT COMES to training your lower back, it doesn’t get more straightforward than back extensions. This old school classic is a bit more nuanced than you might think, however—and that makes ...

“Self-myofascial release” sounds like a fancy therapeutic term, but if you’ve ever used a foam roller or tennis ball to work out muscle knots, kinks or soreness, you’ve already done it. The latest ...

People may be able to treat lower back pain with home remedies. However, if pain persists or is severe, a person may need medical treatment. Lower back pain may occur due to heavy lifting, an injury, ...

Being desk bound and sitting all day leads to stiffness and tightness, particularly in our glutes, lower back, hips and shoulders. Regular movement is necessary to counteract this and to help us stay ...