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5 daily exercises that build more real-world strength than gym workouts after 50

Building strength after 50 is less about intense gym sessions and more about consistent, functional movement. These five ...

If You Can Master These 3 Standing Moves After 55, You’re Fitter Than Most 40-Year-Olds

Standing exercises after 55 to test your fitness, with NASM trainer and senior athlete tips, plus simple form cues.
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A Johns Hopkins-trained spinal surgeon says these are the two stretches you should be doing if you work at a desk

“A sit–stand desk allows you to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the day. Standing for even 10-15 minutes per hour can reduce pressure on the spine,” says Okubadejo. “This regular ...

The simple way to cure numb legs, revealed by DR SCURR. It's so common as you age, and yes you can have an injection... but try this easy change first. You may be a…

My legs go numb after only 15 minutes of walking, due to spinal stenosis. Is there anything I can do to relieve the symptoms?

My Doctor Gave Me A Devastating Diagnosis. A Year Later, My Follow-Up X-Rays Revealed Something Shocking.

I stood before the screen gripping my lumbar, as the black-and-white X-rays stared back at me. I was 45 and I’d never gotten ...

Gym exercises that can be risky for spine health, according to experts

While regular exercise strengthens the body, certain gym movements can be risky for spine health if performed without proper ...
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The low-back tightness most riders ignore is a warning sign. Here’s what you can do to fix it.

If your low back tightens when you ride or get low, it’s not just “being stiff.” Out experts recommended moves train to train ...

4 core workouts that hit your abs from every angle

The core workouts below have been hand-picked by top trainers to help you build muscle and forge a rippled midsection with enough definition to grate a block of cheese. But that’s not all these ...
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Backache to back fit: Why Sleepwell’s ortho mattress is gaining popularity

Sleepwell’s Pro Spinetech orthopedic mattresses offer doctor-recommended back support, spinal alignment, and pressure relief.

Why this fast-growing sport is an effective workout for both brain and body

Compared to tennis or pickleball, the sport’s smaller courts and longer rallies increase aerobic engagement and ...
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Home-Based Video Exercise Program After Lumbar Surgery

A quasi-randomized controlled trial suggests a structured, home-based video-guided exercise program can enhance long-term functional and psychological recovery following lumbar spine surgery.