Being bendy is more than a cool party trick -- it can also be a key to healthy aging. You might think flexibility is something you're born with -- you either have it or you don't. Even if you did have ...

Whether it's working at a computer desk or scrolling on the phone, we spend a lot of time looking down — usually slouching at the same time. As we slouch, our shoulders round and our head moves ...

Myofascial release may help with tightness and stiffness in the muscles or fascia. There are various tools available for home use. Myofascial release is a type of therapeutic technique that may ...

If you qualified for the Boston Marathon, this likely isn’t your first rodeo, but besides putting in the mileage, what else are you doing to prepare for the big race? Because, let’s face it, your body ...

Whether you’re running, rock climbing or rollerblading for exercise, there’s one step you don’t want to skip. And it’s one many people move right past: stretching. Take it from Nichole Rae, a fitness ...

Restricted joints and tight muscles can slow even the fittest people. Stretch therapy is becoming an increasingly common part of physical fitness routines for active St. Louisans looking to better ...

I spent more than a decade getting X-rays, CT scans and other treatments for chronic shoulder pain before I found relief in ...

You might think flexibility is something you're born with -- you either have it or you don't. While your flexibility level does have ties to genetics (we can't all be contortionists), you might be ...