Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you’ve been ...

In a world where back pain has become as common as a morning coffee, millions search for relief from this modern plague. From ergonomic chairs to standing desks, from pain pills to acupuncture, ...

Still dealing with a tight hip or weak glute - despite all the foam rolling, stretching, and strengthening? Or, maybe you’ve had an injury that keeps flaring up, even though you thought it was finally ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching relies on reflexes to produce deeper stretches that increase flexibility. These techniques can help improve mobility and injury recovery.

In Thai massage, a practitioner uses stretching, pulling, and rocking techniques to attempt to relieve tension, promote relaxation, and improve flexibility and circulation. Sometimes referred to as ...

Move over CrossFit, yoga and Peloton. Stretching sessions are the hot revival fitness fad. Studios like StretchLab, Stretch Zone, Lymbr and Stretch’d are popping up in strip malls and street corners, ...