Stretching solo isn't cutting it anymore. I have to call on my roommate for backup in order to help release the deep muscle tension brought on by my ergonomically iffy work-from-home station.

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...

These static and dynamic upper-body stretches target the shoulders, hands, arms, chest and back to reduce pain and improve posture and flexibility.

Last week, I started a three-column series on back pain featuring Brigitte Papp, a Las Vegas massage therapist specializing in orthopedic massage. Today we dive into the upper back. Brigitte often ...

When most runners think about stretching they go straight to the lower body. While it is important to stretch the legs that carry you miles and miles, you shouldn't forget your upper body. Rounded ...

As promised in the "Get Back on the Fitness Horse" article, the following stretching plan will assist you with starting an exercise program safely and without as much soreness. The stretching program ...