You know Olympic athletes work hard in the gym. But the crucial role of physical therapy for these athletes often gets overlooked. "With elite athletes, there's obviously a large emphasis on the ...

Stretch Zone has a patented method for stretching the body. Jorden Gold, the founder of Stretch Zone, created the patented Stretch Zone Stabilization System that’s used in the company’s studios, when ...

The Bigfoot Guru at Funky Stretch Pizza in North Little Rock. Credit: Milo Strain Funky Stretch’s offerings are certainly funky, and some of them sound like a stretch, with pizza varieties like ...

In addition to the toll stress can take on the mind — anxiety, depression, irritability — it can do a lot to the body, too. Stress can send our hearts racing and cause jitteriness, muscle tension, ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

First thing in the morning, nothing hits like a big stretch. But what is it about rolling your shoulders and flexing your upper back that brings stress relief? We finally have an explanation, thanks ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. The downward dogs and cat-cow ...

Tight hips often come from tension in the hip flexors, a muscle group that connects your upper leg to your hip and helps you bend and lift your leg. Foam rolling, hip flexor stretches, and yoga moves ...

Muscle contraction is the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles when you do some activity. It can happen when you hold or pick up something, or when you stretch or exercise with weights.

Two things can be true at once: You can follow a formal office dress code and feel like you're kicking back in your favorite sweatpants. One item among the best women's workwear we've all searched for ...

You may not have your sights set on an Olympic gymnastics career, but there are plenty of reasons to become more flexible—especially if you work a stationary job. There are all kinds of ...