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“Quilting is mostly singing,” according to Nettie Young of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Like singing, quilting is often a communal activity. Quilters gather to cut, piece, and stitch layers of fabric together ...

Lower back spasms are involuntary contractions or tensing of the muscles in the lower back, and they may affect movement. Doctors may recommend medications, lifestyle changes, and complementary ...

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In a recent study, participants who walked five times a week were 28 percent less likely to have a recurrence of their lower back pain. A team of researchers in Australia recently found that regular ...

Low back pain is a widespread ailment impacting millions globally. The primary reasons behind this health condition can differ and include inadequate body posture, physical injury, or muscle tension.