In an innovative leap forward for workplace safety, a research team at Seoul National University (PI: Prof. Yong-Lae Park) has developed the Bilateral Back Extensor Exosuit (BBEX), a robotic ...

Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), but treating it can be tricky. After all, what works for one person may have little ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." And when it comes to choosing one, quality matters. We rolled up our sleeves and got to testing and ...

Pilates teachers rarely complain about lower-back pain. Why? It's not because they aren't chained to their desks all day—though I'm sure that helps. It's because they know how to strengthen weak spots ...

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

The word "exosuit" conjures images of Tony Stark or any of a growing number of powered exoskeleton products from companies like Ekso Bionics and Sarcos. I'm bullish on the future of such devices in ...

Compound exercises are the most comprehensive set of training to stimulate muscle mass. These exercises engage your whole body, including your glutes, forearms, back, and core. They may include heavy ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE BACK extension, that time-tested move for building back strength, has been around the block. But here ...

New research finds common treatments for low back pain aren’t necessarily effective. Those medications include acetaminophen and muscle relaxers. Experts recommend a slew of other treatments to help ...