Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Experiencing back pain when you breathe can be concerning and disruptive to your daily ...

Meanwhile, plenty of other research has found that strengthening the muscles in the back significantly reduces pain. What these studies highlight ... I'm a qualified fitness trainer and Health Editor ...

Maya Jama backs one particular low-intensity workout that engages 'every single muscle' in the body without getting 'drenched with sweat'. The 30-year-old presenter, who's been busy filming a new ...

while Pilates is more about core strength and muscle toning. Doing Pilates is particularly beneficial for individuals looking ...

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Progressive weakness in the breathing muscles (diaphragm) makes it hard to take a breath. That raises the risk for lung infections such as pneumonia. Curving of the spine (scoliosis). Weakness in ...

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Damage to the muscles of the pelvic floor can cause pain in the vagina, stomach, and back, as well as affecting muscles in other areas. Some factors that can increase the risk of pelvic floor ...

Eating a high protein diet, doing resistance training, and scheduling recovery time are some ways to help maintain muscle mass while losing weight. Many people seek fat loss as a goal, but they ...

Muscle contusions are very common sports injuries, second in frequency in athletes only to muscle strains. Most frequently seen in participants in contact sports such as football, rugby, and lacrosse, ...

Myofascial pain syndrome is not the same as a back muscle spasm, although it does involve spasm, as described below. Left untreated, myofascial pain is often experienced as a recurring cycle of spasm, ...