The directions of the spinal curves alternate per region. This means that when viewing the body in profile, the neck, and low back, respectively called the cervical and lumbar spines, go forward.

Prone twists stretch your anterior deltoids (the fronts of your shoulders), pectorals, thoracic spine and lower back. They also offer a gentle stretch in the hip flexors of the moving leg ...

For years, we’ve been told that lifting heavy objects or sitting too long puts excessive pressure on your spine, leading to ...