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 ...
If da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man was based on the modern American, he’d likely have tech neck and plantar fasciitis. Desk jobs and TikTok scrolling are not activities conducive to good posture. When body ...
If you spend a lot of time on your computer or phone or sit for prolonged periods during work hours or otherwise, odds are you’ve wondered about the effect on your posture. If so, you’re right to be ...
Health specialists say that sitting cross-legged on the floor may help improve flexibility, balance, and longevity — but warn ...
In some cultures, sitting on the ground is common, but that tends not to be the case in the U.S. — should it be?
A massage therapist breaks down the keys to sitting with proper posture while working from home—and how to correct imbalances. Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase ...
Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...
Sitting at a computer all day can lead to poor posture and back pain. Dr. Jason Snibbe, an orthopedic surgeon, shared tips for staying upright while you work. Find a chair with lower back support and ...
Sitting is a stable position that should ideally reduce pressure on the body, yet many people collapse their posture, which ...