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, ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...