A person’s sitting position can help maintain good posture and a healthy back and spine. Tips include using a suitable chair and keeping the back straight and feet flat on the floor. Sitting with a ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Lower back pain can be caused by a variety of reasons, including posture, a weak core, and some underlying medical conditions. Lower back pain is defined as pain in the vertebrae designated L1 through ...

A growing body of ergonomic research has debunked the long-held belief that sitting at a rigid 90-degree angle is best for spinal health. Studies now point to a reclined seat-back angle between 100° ...

Back-to-back meetings, looming deadlines and hours spent glued to a desk often mean you barely notice how long you’ve been sitting. Standing up gets postponed, stretches are forgotten, and before you ...

Many people spend the majority of their waking hours sitting — at home, commuting, and at work. Particularly when we’re sitting for long periods at a desk, there are a few things we should keep in ...

I’ll confess up front: I have terrible posture. It’s been bad since I was in high school at least, and probably for even longer than that. It’s one of those things I keep in the back of my mind as ...