In today’s world, where long hours in front of screens and sedentary lifestyles are the norm, optimal body alignment is more important than ever. The rise of posture correctors offers a promising ...

If you’ve been hitting the gym regularly and feeling stronger — but also stiffer and more slouched — you may be overlooking key elements that create balance in your workouts. Despite good intentions, ...

There’s something profound about seeing a person with correct posture. Forget sitting — most of us, whether we lift or not, don’t even stand straight. We tend to have variations of what my trainer ...

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.

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.

Editor’s note: 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 ...