The quadratus lumborum muscles in the low back are often tight. Stretches improve flexibility and mobility in these muscles.

Going for a run can clear your mind, strengthen your muscles and burn off calories, but sometimes you might feel worse after running instead of better. A wet cough is unpleasant and downright irritating, but it's not necessarily a sign of a serious medical condition.

Pain below the knee cap from running is quite common. Two main types exist. Patella-Femoral syndrome occurs behind the knee cap while patellar tendontits is felt below the kneecap. Running, walking and jumping can be the source of both of these painful and performance-limiting conditions.

In February of 2017, the American College of Physicians' released new treatment guidelines for lower back pain, specifying yoga as a treatment strategy.

Intense workouts can cause muscle knots in your shoulders. Often, you can use myofascial release techniques to treat them yourself.

Sleep apnea is a serious problem that can interfere with your quality of life. Yoga can help you learn to breathe and move more comfortably as you sleep.

Bow-legged knees “bow” outward from your body and knock-knees bend inward. Most children have bowlegs into early toddlerhood and then have knock-knees from about 2 to 4 years of age.

Lower back pain and stiffness is common and has a variety of causes. A combination of stretching, strengthening and self-massage can help you find relief.

The pull-up is one of the ultimate shows of physical fitness, but it can be hard on your joints if done improperly. Think about the mechanics -- you are not only supporting, but actually pulling your entire body weight into the air, then lowering it back down.

Many runners will experience soleus pain at some point in their running careers due to various reasons, including overusing the soleus muscle.

Muscles in your upper back can get tight, particularly if you sit a lot during the day. Thoracic paraspinal stretches decrease tightness in these muscles.

Stretching the erector spinae requires rounding, or flexing the back. This can be done with the four stretches presented in the article.