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 ...

The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in your body. It's actually a bundle of five nerves that start in your lower back and run through your buttocks and down each leg. Inflammation of ...

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. It is more common in older people, but may also be present in people with certain conditions like: To complete these exercises, people often ...

With the pandemic still keeping people indoors, going to the gym may seem all but impossible. That’s where Speediance comes in. Speediance is an all-in-one smart home gym that allows you to do more ...

You can use easily incorporate dumbbell exercises into your routine to build strength in your core muscles. This includes your low back, abdominal, and pelvic muscles. Strengthening these muscles ...

Your back may not be the first area that comes to mind when strength training to tone your muscles. But it quickly becomes top of mind when pain creeps up. Unfortunately, both lower back pain and ...

While sprained ankles need time away from workouts to heal, strengthening the muscles around the ankle can help them recover and prevent further sprains. For minor or moderate sprains, most people can ...

With home fitness more popular than ever, you may be considering investing in a home gym. The Bowflex Revolution Home Gym is a comprehensive, full-body home gym workout machine that allows for 100 ...

A slimmer waist is a goal I hear from many clients — especially this time of year. While strengthening and toning the midsection is beneficial for many reasons, I always like to remind people that ...