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Massage Can Help Treat Lower Back Pain

This Is Why Pain Meds Aren’t Helping Your Back Pain

A new study found that NSAIDs only worked for one in six people. Here's what you can do instead.

Yoga May Be Good for Stubborn Back Pain

But it might not be better than other kinds of exercise.

You Can't Blame the Weather for Your Aches and Pains, Says New Research

Two studies on back pain and arthritis-related knee pain have found no link between symptoms and outside temperature, air pressure, humidity, or precipitation. That means that contrary to popular belief, rainy days are not the cause of your back or knee pain.

How To Use a Foam Roller To Roll Out Your Back

Lauren Williams shows us how to relieve pain and tension in our back muscles using a foam roller. Simply lie down on the foam roller centered in the middle of your back, lift your hips slightly off the ground, and roll towards your upper back, and then roll towards your lower back. This stretch opens up the chest and back muscles for instant relief. Watch the video to see how!

Prevent Back Pain With This Hollow Hold Leg Lift Move

In this video, you’ll learn how to do a Hollow Hold Leg Lift with fitness expert Lauren Williams. Start by lying on the ground with a rolled-up towel under your lower back, then alternate leg lifts to activate your core muscles.

Here’s How You Can Use a Lacrosse Ball to Release Your Spine

Center two lacrosse balls under your spine and your mid/upper back. Lie down on them and move your arms up and down for an incredible stretch and release on your entire back. Watch the video to see fitness expert Lauren Williams demonstrate.

5 Moves to Prevent Back Pain

Back pain is super common, especially as our lifestyles are becoming increasingly sedentary. Do not despair! There are ways to prevent and even lessen the effects of back pain. Watch this video to learn five exercises that you can add into your daily routine to strengthen your core and keep the aches and pains at bay.