The erector spinae is important but often overlooked. Discover the benefits of training the muscle group and what exercises ...

If your lower back has been a problem spot for a while, roll out your yoga mat and give these lower back stretches a try ...

Banish aches and pains by strengthening and stretching the muscles that affect your back. Most important are the erector spinae, two columns of muscles along your spine that help you bend forward ...

To keep this critical "core" area healthy and strong, you need to strengthen and stretch the erector spinae muscle group (see opposite page). The following five exercises, done two or three times ...

Plus, they build isometric strength in the erector spinae, the deep muscles that run along your spine, making them one of the most effective ways to prevent lower back injuries and improve posture.

Understanding the effects and mechanisms of spinal manipulation will help identify treatment strategies for patients with chronic lower back pain.

To keep this critical ‘core’ area strong, you need to strengthen and stretch the erector spinae muscle group. The following four exercises, done two or three times a week, will do just that.