Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We all know poor posture is bad for our health, but few realize just how deeply ...

Posture refers to how a person holds themselves when sitting or standing, particularly in their back, neck, and shoulders. Certain types of posture may cause pain, discomfort, or other symptoms. A ...

Although I have always been tall, I have never been known for my posture. As early as middle school, one of my basketball and volleyball coaches began regularly correcting my posture. She would poke ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Posture correctors are devices worn under or over ...

A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century. You’ll want to sit down for this. By Matt Richtel For decades, the idea of standing properly upright carried ...

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If you’re looking for ways to improve your posture, you may have wondered: Do posture correctors work? There are many reasons you might be looking to sit and stand up straighter—not only may slouching ...

Posture correctors are wearable devices designed to use bands and pressure to help align your shoulders and spine, relieve discomfort, and improve your posture. More research is needed to determine ...

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 ...

Are you a back sleeper, or a stomach sleeper? Or do you sleep on your side? Believe it or not, your sleep position is a very important part of getting a good night’s sleep. Your sleep position can ...