"Sit up at the dinner table. Stand up straight. Shoulders back. No slouchers in my house!" I imagine many of you recall Mom or Dad encouraging good posture. And once again, our parents were right. And ...

A few years ago, I went to see a physical therapist for back issues. He analyzed the problem and then said, “On the plus side, you’re in good physical shape, and you have pretty good posture.” “What ...

In today’s world, where long hours in front of screens and sedentary lifestyles are the norm, optimal body alignment is more important than ever. The rise of posture correctors offers a promising ...

A resistance-band move embraced by U.S. fitness experts for improving posture, strength, and everyday movement.

There are many circumstances that can cause or extenuate back pain. But following a few simple tips can help reduce your risk of causing or worsening injury to your back. 1. Maintain a good posture.

While the modern day gym is kitted out with various different machines and pieces of equipment to train the upper body muscles with, you can get some serious results from simply working with a set of ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to "stand up straight" and "put your shoulders back." She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I'm only 17.

When it comes to improving posture and long-term issues, he recommends getting expert support. “It’s best to speak directly ...

Your grandmother was right about sitting up straight, but for reasons she probably never imagined. The hunched position most of us adopt throughout the day—leaning into computer screens, curving over ...