If you think yelling “Fire!” gets a quick response, try saying “posture” aloud and watch what happens. Shoulders whip back, guts retract and spines become erect. Unfortunately, it usually lasts less ...

Want to look slimmer without doing any "real" work? How about getting rid of back and neck pain? It all starts with one simple thing: posture. We talked with a few of the country's leading posture ...

A decline in posture is often thought to be an inevitable consequence of aging. It is common to see older individuals adopt a stooped posture, characterized by a forward-drawn head and a rounded upper ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to "stand up straight" and "put your shoulders back." She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I'm only 17.

There’s no single “perfect” posture. Strengthening key muscles and moving often helps you feel better in more positions — and that’s what lasts. Teaches the neck to align over the shoulders and ...

Posture is the position of your body when you’re standing or sitting. It describes how your spine is aligned with your head, shoulders, and hips. There’s no “perfect” posture, just as there are no ...

A back brace is an essential tool for anyone looking to improve posture as 2026 begins. With extended desk hours, remote work, and constant screen time, maintaining proper alignment has become more ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to “stand up straight” and “put your shoulders back.” She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I’m only 17.

Forward head posture (FHP) is a common condition where your head is positioned with your ears in front of your body’s vertical midline. In normal or neutral head posture, your ears line up with your ...