At any given time, 31 million Americans experience low back pain, according to the American Chiropractic Association. This isn’t especially surprising considering that everyday activities — like driving, sitting at a desk and even sleeping — can place strain on the muscles in the back. Below, fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour shares 15 simple stretches to ease back pain. 

And if you're taking a Vitamin C supplement to ward off illness this winter, when you take the pill matters. See what experts had to say about the best time of the day to take a Vitamin C supplement. 

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Achy back? You're not alone.

We’ve all dealt with pain in the lower back at some point, whether it be dull aches or sharper pains, and it can sideline us not only from exercise, but from our day-to-day today activities.

These are the 15 best lower-back stretches for pain relief.

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Vitamin C is a health superstar. It’s essential for healthy skin, bones, teeth and gums. It supports the immune system, and helps the body absorb iron and heal wounds. It’s a strong antioxidant that protects cells from damage.

The human body can’t make vitamin C, so we have to get it through diet or supplements.

When taking vitamin C supplements, what is the best time to do so?

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