Pro baseball players train for optimal rotational ability to maximize power and prevent injury. Here, the Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani swings in a 2024 game against the Colorado Rockies.
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Bothered by back pain? Here’s how some pro athletes prevent it
Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many people, rotation is a struggle — leading to stiffness, discomfort and chronic back pain.
