The four main muscles of the deep core—transverse abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor and the diaphragm—work together to keep ...

When you think of a strong core, the image of six-pack abs likely comes to mind. But you may be surprised to learn that the most important core muscles are actually those you can’t see with the naked ...

You’ve probably seen it all over your feeds: Fitness pros and physical therapists talking about “training the deep core.” But unlike crunches or Russian twists, these exercises don’t come with a pump ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

Low back pain is the biggest musculoskeletal issue affecting the world today. At any given moment, up to 33 percent of the population is dealing with low back pain. It is one of the most common ...

While lower back exercises are far less glamorous than ab exercises, they are equally as essential. Weakness in the lower back is one of the leading causes of chronic back pain in adults, but if ...

“This is a totally new way of treating back pain,” said Prentiss Lawson Jr., M.D., an associate professor in the UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and program director of the ...

Groundbreaking neurostimulation technology offers hope and healing for difficult-to-manage pain. Chronic low back pain, a formidable foe causing disability and soaring healthcare costs, now faces a ...