We all like to joke about our aching, aging bones and the way our bodies set off a symphony of groans when we rise in the morning. And for a lot of us, getting older does, in fact, mean getting, er, ...

As we get older it's much more common to experience discomfort, tightness in your joints and even back pain. The latter may be the worst of them and it messes up your sleep, your workflow and your ...

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.

As we age, our bodies gradually tighten up – that’s just part of the aging process and how our bodies change over time. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the tightening is ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Want to unlock the secret to better balance, stronger muscles and a brighter mood as you age? The answer might be right under you ...

Simple stretches isn’t just for athletes or yoga enthusiasts anymore. Medical experts now recognize it as a powerful tool for managing everyday pain and improving overall health. Whether you’re ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...