A variety of factors, including injury, inflammation, and activity, can cause back pain in older adults. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help older adults prevent or manage their back pain.

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 ...

Maintaining flexibility and mobility becomes increasingly important as we age, yet many adults over 60 often overlook stretching. Natural changes in muscles and joints can limit movement, while ...

Learn how these gentle stretching routines can help you reduce stiffness and improve your flexibility and balance after 60.

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Ease tight muscles and improve mobility with these simple neck stretches that melt away tension and help you move freely again.

A 2023 study suggests regular stretching may support mobility, prevent injury, and improve cardiovascular health.

A recent study found that a common upper-body stretch can quickly lower blood pressure. We spoke to an expert about how you ...

For many, stretching is the fitness equivalent of awkward small talk. It's the opening act, the thing you tolerate because you know it will be over soon. Others have challenged the practice, ...

Cognitively enhanced tai chi worked better to improve cognitive ability compared to standard tai chi and stretching in people who had concerns about their memory and those experiencing mild cognitive ...