We all like to joke about our aching, aging bones and the way our bodies set off a symphony of groans when we rise in the morning. And for a lot of us, getting older does, in fact, mean getting, er, ...

Enjoy this 15-minute gentle chair yoga class — designed for seniors, beginners, or anyone looking for a safe and accessible practice. In this session, we’ll use a sturdy chair to support gentle ...

A variety of factors, including injury, inflammation, and activity, can cause back pain in older adults. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help older adults prevent or manage their back pain.

De Ann Mago, wellness coordinator at Hartsfield Village in Munster, said seniors should try to stretch their major muscles groups at least 10 minutes two days a week, holding each stretch exercise for ...

Starting a stretching program doesn’t mean spending hours at the gym or health center. De Ann Mago, wellness coordinator at Hartsfield Village in Munster, said seniors should try to stretch their ...

Being flexible can help improve your overall health and well-being. By incorporating a stretching routine at any age, you can increase flexibility and enjoy better balance, a new range of movement and ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

There are many things you can do to avoid a return trip to the hospital, and it's not a stretch to say stretching is one of them. In her September column aimed at consumers, Dr. Carolyn Clancy, ...

Seniors should practice balance exercises to prevent falls, improve mobility, and strengthen their lower body. Preventing falls is important for seniors because it reduces the risk of hip fractures, ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...