“Sidebend your neck to bring your ear to your shoulder. You should feel a gentle pulling sensation along the opposite side of your neck,” says Brown. “You can add overpressure by putting your hand on ...

One thing's for certain in the 21st century: You likely spend a great deal of time looking at your computer and your phone screen throughout the day. Maybe you're doing that right now as you read this ...

This restorative yoga practice offers a series of gentle movements specifically curated to alleviate accumulated stress and ...

Heads are heavy—roughly 7 to 10 percent of your body weight. That’s a big chunk of bone to carry around all day. When your head is centered on your shoulders and you allow your spine to stack ...

Mini breaks and micro-stretches could help strengthen your neck and reduce pain and stress, say experts ...

While working as a community pharmacist, registered pharmacist Carmel Hinds has encountered patients seeking relief from persistent neck pain on a weekly basis. This common issue, often resulting from ...

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 ...

Whether it's working at a computer desk or scrolling on the phone, we spend a lot of time looking down — usually slouching at the same time. As we slouch, our shoulders round and our head moves ...

If you’re outside in the cold or even just chilly in your house, you may notice your shoulders instinctually hunch forward. I know that when I’m outside in freezing temps, with my puffy winter jacket ...

Getting rid of a stiff neck may involve stretching, a cold or hot compress, and OTC medication. The neck is a sensitive area, making neck stiffness common. Most stiffness will heal on its own, but see ...

Sitting with your shoulders rounded forward most days can raise your risk of neck and shoulder pain. Stretches like the wall angel, sleeper stretch, and arm swings can ease pain and improve mobility.