From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move with ease into older age. Exercises like the plank train the body’s full ...

If you can get past its misleading and off-putting name, the ‘stomach vacuum’ exercise can be a welcome addition to your training routine for its ability to target the deep muscles in the core. Unlike ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

A new study reveals that abdominal CT scans play a significant role in diagnosing sarcopenia, a potentially reversible muscle-wasting condition that affects millions of older adults. Sarcopenia is ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — If you're suffering from back pain, the team at OrthoCincy has some encouraging news: surgery may not be necessary. Dr. William McCellan, a surgeon at OrthoCincy, said, "For most ...

The film explores the muscular system of the human body, detailing the roles and functions of the three types of muscles: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. Skeletal muscles, which are voluntary and work ...

The film discusses the human skeleton and muscles through the perspective of a college student explaining to his younger brother. It covers the structure and function of bones, including their ...

It’s normal for pregnant women to experience separation of the parallel muscle band of the anterior mid-abdominal wall known as diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) — about two thirds of mothers-to-be do.

A “useless” muscle that allows some people to wiggle their ears actually activates when we strain to hear something. Our ape ancestors lost the ability to pivot their ears when they diverged from ...

Davis was coming off one of the best games of his career with 42 points and 23 rebounds in a victory over Charlotte. From NBA.com News Services Anthony Davis suffered an abdominal strain on this play ...

There's an idea that larger muscles burn a lot more energy while at rest. But is that true? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. While ...