Poor posture is a major contributing factor of ‘kyphosis’, the rounding of the upper back You might not be aware of the medical term kyphosis, but chances are you will have heard of a ‘dowager’s hump’ ...

We all have a complicated relationship with aging. It can be a beautiful thing— retirement, wisdom, self-awareness—but it also poses health challenges we never expected. One that can make us look ...

If you think your social media game is on point, I’ve got a spine-tingling wake-up call for you. Your addiction to scrolling and screen time is fast-tracking you to develop that little old lady hump ...

In today’s digital age, the phenomenon of tech neck has emerged as a significant health concern, affecting millions who spend countless hours hunched over their devices. This modern postural syndrome ...

Medically reviewed by David Kesselman, DC Key Takeaways Stand with your feet hip-width apart and shift your weight evenly ...

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 ...

A buffalo hump (medically known as a dorsocervical fat pad) occurs when you develop a buildup of fat in between the shoulder blades at the back of the neck. The excess fat can form a fatty tissue ...

In the US, the message is clear: sitting up straight is good, and slouching is bad. But Beth Linker, author of "Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America", says it's more complicated than that. In her ...

Chronic headaches affect countless people, often pushing them to seek relief through medication and trigger avoidance. However, poor posture emerges as a frequently overlooked factor that contributes ...

There’s a lot of advice for fixing your posture and tech neck, from special exercises to stretches that target your shoulders and upper back, and even posture-correcting bras. But what if, all along, ...

Look down at your phone. Now look at your neck. Now imagine a 60-year-old version of you with a hunch. Yep. This is what your phone is doing to your posture, and it’s not a good look. It seems ...