If you engage in any sort of athletic endeavor, you know that any stretching you do tends to emphasize the lower body, if you even stretch at all. It makes sense: Your hamstrings, quads, and calves ...

“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 ...

Neck stretches, including chin tucks and chin rolls, can help relieve tension and improve mobility in your neck. Completing three or four types of neck stretches each day can improve your neck pain.

Sometimes at the end of a long, stressful day, your upper body might feel more like a claw than a human torso. Sitting for prolonged periods, especially in the crossed-legged pose, and looking at ...

Workplace ergonomics are important for organizations interested in maximizing employee health outcomes. Physical well-being encompasses many aspects, one of which includes musculoskeletal function.

After sitting most of the day at a desk, where I may or may not have the best posture, my chest and upper back are tight and achy. Maybe you can relate? Luckily, that's where upper-body stretches come ...

Stress can cause neck and shoulder pain, but cold weather is also a factor. When it gets cold, muscles tighten and blood flow ...

A little self massage, twisting, and extending will go a long way to relieving soreness in these neck and shoulder stretches. Looking at screens and staying in one position for a long time without ...

If you suffer from chronic neck stiffness or even pain - and you’ve done your due diligence when it comes to stretching - it’s time to consider you might be missing something. It could be your ...

Neck and shoulder pain can be caused by poor posture, muscle strains, or degenerative conditions, which break down the structure and function of certain organs and tissues. Targeted exercises can help ...