Proper body alignment can help prevent excess strain on your joints, muscles and spine—alleviating pain and reducing the likelihood of injury. As a bonus, correct posture can boost your productivity ...

Good posture is not just about sitting straight. It can help you feel better, think more clearly, and could prevent nerve compression, poor tolerance of physical activity, and chronic pain. Poor ...

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.