Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We all know poor posture is bad for our health, but few realize just how deeply ...

Although I have always been tall, I have never been known for my posture. As early as middle school, one of my basketball and volleyball coaches began regularly correcting my posture. She would poke ...

“Sit up straight,” “elbows off the table,” “don’t slouch!” – commands that echo in the ears of adults across the globe thanks to strict reinforcement from parents at a young age. Like all demands from ...

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 ...

Posture refers to how a person holds themselves when sitting or standing, particularly in their back, neck, and shoulders. Certain types of posture may cause pain, discomfort, or other symptoms. A ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Posture correctors are devices worn under or over ...

Strangers try to fix my posture. According to them, my shoulders slump, and my neck protrudes on a diagonal, as though I’m constantly reading a book or peering down at a phone screen. My critics come ...