Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves ...

Mar. 14, 2025 — Researchers have found that proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone mineral density (BMD) over time. The ... Robotics and Spinal ...

These may reduce the risk of muscle and spinal injuries that could lead to musculoskeletal disorders and improve body-related emotions like body image satisfaction and self-appraisal. Some ...

Strengthening and stretching exercises for the lower back can help stabilize the lower spine and support the upper body. Examples include the plank and knee-to-chest stretches. Stretching the back ...

This muscle, also called the thoracic diaphragm, is the main muscle used for breathing ... As it moves rhythmically, the diaphragm remains anchored to the ribs, sternum (breastbone), and spine.

Problems with the abdominal aorta, such as an aneurysm—a bulging or weakened area in the artery wall—can cause symptoms like belly or back pain. This artery plays ... at the level of the twelfth ...