Physical therapists and chiropractors often talk about the importance of developing the "posterior chain" to create better biomechanical balance. The posterior chain refers to the group of muscles ...

Background Back extension exercises are often used in the rehabilitation of low back pain. However, at present it is not clear how the posterior muscles are recruited during different types of ...

In most cases, a strained chest muscle can be treated at home. However, it’s important to know when to call your doctor if it does happen. Overview A strained or pulled chest muscle may cause a sharp ...

The present study was designed to investigate whether the amount of activity (%MVC) of the different parts of the posterior spine muscle chain is influenced by different extension exercise modalities.