Babies arch their backs for many reasons. Back or spine arching, like a bow or doing the cat pose in yoga, is common in babies. Babies arch their backs. Sometimes, this indicates pain, and other times ...

A healthy spine has a gentle arch or curve. Arching your back excessively can tighten the muscles and lead to discomfort. However, arching the spine for brief periods should not cause health problems.

If you're learning the handstand for calisthenics, you may have seen a lot of people doing the handstand with an arched back. I used to arch all the time, too. If the arching is not intentional, it ...