Growing awareness of posture-related discomfort has pushed ergonomic apparel into the mainstream wellness conversation. Long hours of seated work, increased screen time, and reduced daily movement ...

“Back day” has become a staple of fitness social media, often framed through aesthetics alone.

Discover the everyday habits that may be quietly causing your back and neck pain—and the simple changes that can make a big ...

Struggling to train your back without equipment? Arm haulers are a bodyweight exercise that build back and shoulder strength ...

If you’re wondering which doctor to consult for lower back pain, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to know where to turn. Doctors and other professionals who might help include orthopedists, ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

If you experience aches and pains first thing in the morning and suspect your old, unsupportive mattress is the culprit, you might be right. When your mattress is saggy, uneven, or even too hard, your ...

Common causes of lower back pain in females include muscle strain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, and painful periods. Treatments include rest, medications, and surgery. Back pain affects ...

At some point, 60% of the population has had or will have lower back pain, says Kin M. Yuen, M.D., a sleep medicine specialist at UCSF Health in San Francisco, California. That means at any one point, ...