Back injuries from lifting often come from simple tasks. You lift a box. You move a patient. You pull a pallet. Then you feel a snap, pull, or sharp pain. Sometimes the pain grows through the day ...

1. Squat. Keep the following in mind when lifting with the squat technique. The back should be in the locked-in position. Use a Booyah Stik or broom handle and use it to line up your spine correctly.

January is one of the busiest months of the year for gyms, as people return to exercise after weeks or months of reduced ...

WHILE THE DEADLIFT may look simple, it’s an incredibly technical exercise. One wrong move and you might end up hurt. That’s why it’s so common for people to associate low back pain with ...

Even more research has just confirmed that squat lifting (knees bent and back straight) techniques are no safer than stoop lifting (knees straight and back bent) techniques when picking up heavy ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.

Deadlifts are an amazing, full-body exercise that really strengthens the posterior chain (and makes those glutes pop!). But one big mistake many exercisers make with deadlifts is using the lower back ...