It's time for a body check: Are you hunched over a computer? Curled up on the couch? Looking down at your phone? We're all guilty of less-than-stellar posture. And as we get older, our bodies fall ...

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If you've experienced shoulder tightness, discomfort, or pain, you know how frustrating it can be to do just about anything that requires you to lift your arms. Whether you're trying to power through ...

Bend forward to touch your toes and you might be surprised by how tight your hamstrings feel. (And your glutes, and your back.) When it’s tough to move and bend with ease, it can be a sign that you ...

There’s a good chance you’re reading this hunched over. If you’re at your desk, your shoulders are likely rounded and creeping toward your ears. Ditto if you’re looking at your phone right now. Most ...

For most of us, myself included, stretching—let alone a full-body stretch—is one of those things we know we’re supposed to do more often. But when you have limited time to squeeze in a workout at all, ...

Just about everyone could benefit from adding more upper back stretches to their routine. While upper back pain isn't as common as lower back pain, factors like stress, poor posture, and muscle strain ...

Do you often feel stiff and tight? Notice frequent aches and pains? There’s probably a good reason. “As we start to get older, we lose fluid and flexibility in our joints and in our muscles,” says ...

Studies show that stretching can help reduce the frequency and duration of headaches. People can try neck, shoulder, and back stretches to relieve tension. Stretching can be a helpful tool to use ...