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.

So many aspects of our lives have changed in the past couple of years: our work commutes, our daily routines, our workouts, and—perhaps more unsuspectingly—our posture. Sore back, stiff neck, achy ...

A body mechanics expert reveals the secret to how to train yourself to have better posture with a couple of simple posture exercises. “Posture” is probably the most powerful word in the English ...

BOLIVAR, Mo. (KY3) - Whether you spend long hours at your desk or scrolling on your phone, all that time can take its toll on your body if you aren’t watching your posture. “I’m an orthopedic surgeon ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) creates unique postural challenges that differ significantly from typical alignment issues. As this autoimmune condition attacks joint linings, it often leads to ...

In our screen-dominated world, poor posture has become as common as morning coffee. Whether you’re hunched over a laptop, craning your neck at your phone, or slouched on the couch, your body pays the ...

Maintaining proper posture has become increasingly crucial in an age where technology often leads to sedentary lifestyles. Many individuals are unaware that slouching not only affects their physical ...

Ask someone in the gym to point to their trapezius muscles, and they’ll probably gesture toward the small mounds nestled between their neck and shoulders—but that’s really just the tip of the iceberg.