A few weeks ago, we attended my daughter's dance recital, and I took note of the incredible postural awareness of the ...

You may have rolled your eyes as a teen when an adult told you to “stand up straight” or “stop hunching your shoulders,” but they had a good point: poor posture can lead to misalignment, muscle and ...

Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate ...

Statistics show 4 out of 5 Americans will have back or neck pain at some point in their life, and October is Spine Health Awareness Month. Your spine is really important, helping you stand, move, and ...

Most of us spend the majority of the day twisted into some sort of contortion in front of a computer screen, looking down at our phone or curled up on the couch. The hunched back, the rounded ...

Sitting at a computer all day can lead to poor posture and back pain. Dr. Jason Snibbe, an orthopedic surgeon, shared tips for staying upright while you work. Find a chair with lower back support and ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Health reporter Kim Schewitz found doing exercises to fix her rounded shoulders embarrassing as a teen. But she's noticed a vibe shift: correcting your posture feels like a burgeoning wellness craze.

Stooping, a forward curve of the upper spine, increases the chance of falls and other health problems in older people. But strength exercise and good posture habits can help reduce it. Stooping is ...

A certified trainer shares 5 chair exercises that rebuild the muscles supporting your spine and improve posture after 60.

“Make sure you look forward,” I cued Tina, one of our personal training clients, as she was performing a set of “zombie squats” during one of her training sessions. Her eyes darted toward me ...

It's tricky to maintain good posture while sitting at a desk for hours each day, but a few simple adjustments to your work setup could make a big difference, a top orthopedic surgeon said. It's ...