Remember those constant reminders from your parents to “stand up straight”? It turns out they were onto something. Good posture is more than just a confidence boost—it’s essential for your health and ...

Let's test something out: if you're slouched over a computer or phone right now, mindfully sit up straight. You should immediately feel your core activating — proof that a strong center plays a ...

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 ...

Sitting in front of the computer — and staring straight into its glaring screen — for long hours makes you prone to developing bad posture that leads to strained eyes, constant headaches, neck and ...

If you could only sit stoically with good posture for the entire work day, you'd have no neck, shoulder or low back pain, right? Not quite. The idea of achieving a perfect, static posture is outdated, ...

Peter O'Sullivan is a Director at Bodylogic.physio in Perth where he reviews and treats patients with low back pain. He sometimes receives fee's for teaching on evidence based care of people with pain ...

Iowa City, IA - A study of two postural interventions designed to prevent musculoskeletal symptoms among computer users found they had no effect [1]. However, several other studies of these issues ...

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Stylish, Ergonomic and Space-Saving Finds Looking for a comfortable and proper posture computer table? From compact desks for ...

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 ...