Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Given how much time many of us spend hunched over a screen, poor ...

"Stand up straight!" If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably heard that your entire life. But what does it really mean? The basic understanding of "good" posture involves keeping your head ...

In an age where many spend hours hunched over computers and smartphones, proper spinal alignment has become increasingly rare. The consequences of poor posture extend far beyond appearance, affecting ...

As a child, being told to sit or stand up straight may have felt like a nuisance, but those adults in your life were on to something: Good posture helps you stay healthy and pain-free. It can affect ...

If you’ve ever felt stiff and sore after a long day at your desk, you’re not alone and worried that your back could give out tomorrow. Most of us find it difficult to keep proper posture when we spend ...

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.

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 ...