Exercise. Strengthening your core and stretching the body is key. “Five exercises that can help improve your posture are ...

A strong core helps with posture, balance and stability, and can help prevent back injury and reduce existing back pain. Along with the lower back and glutes, the abdominal muscles are the primary ...

Back pain, especially in the lower back, is a common ailment affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Long hours in front of the computer, lack of physical activity, or poor posture can weaken the ...

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 ...

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...

Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

Did your parent or a grandparent ever poke your back so you would pull your shoulders back? Or perhaps a teacher reminding you to sit up straight and at attention? Or maybe you (like me) have gotten ...

These standing moves build back strength, improve posture, and help slim back bulge after 45. No equipment required.