Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

The human head weighs approximately 10-12 pounds when properly aligned over the spine. But as it tilts forward, the position most office workers adopt while focusing on screens, that weight ...

Unfortunately, pain and injury can be a few downsides of an active lifestyle. A combination of genetics and incomplete cool-downs have led me to some pretty severe back issues over the years, and I ...

The average office worker spends approximately 1,700 hours per year sitting at their desk, creating the perfect storm for developing back pain. Extended periods of sitting place excessive pressure on ...

Shoveling snow is an awkward action that many of us perform only a handful of times a year, if at all. We’re low on practice, ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you have a desk job, you know it’s all too easy to get stuck in your seat for hours. Before you know it, it’s five p.m., and you’ve ...

If your upper back perpetually feels tight and achy, add this move to your stretching routine. It’s excellent for targeting pain or stiffness in the middle- and upper-back regions. Beyond feeling ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you’ve never experienced low back pain, just wait. Up to 80 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF YOUR BACK hurts, you're not alone, especially if it's your low back that's achey. According to World ...

A 15-second stretch could trigger your body’s ‘rest and digest’ reflex and create a feeling of calm, a new study suggests. Shoulder and back stretches may temporarily lower blood pressure and help the ...