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.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Shoulder mobility is ...

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition wherein your shoulder movement gets limited. This happens when the connective tissue around the shoulder becomes stiff, thick 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 ...

Mouse shoulder, computer neck, or a plain old bad back. Whatever you call it, staring at your computer all day while working (or binging Netflix, no judgement) can cause serious neck, back, and ...

Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) has been defined as, "a mechanical shoulder dysfunction, which is related to mechanically stressed rotator cuff tendons and long head of biceps tendon at ...

When your shoulders feel stiff, stretching might seem like the obvious answer. But in many cases, stretching is just a temporary fix rather than a real solution — and when it comes to the shoulders, ...

A trainer explains exactly how to bring your headaches to an end with a stretch that will relieve tension and bring you the ...

Some stretching and strengthening exercises may help correct rounded shoulders, muscle imbalances, and posture. These can be performed standing, sitting, or lying down. Share on Pinterest Everyday ...

The upper body is a common place for people to hold tension, which isn't surprising given how many activities engage these muscles. Here are some simple upper-body stretches that you can do anywhere.

Stress can leave your muscles feeling tight and needing a stretch. Challenging workouts can, too. Long, hard runs? Yep. Heck, just sitting at your desk or driving for a long time can leave you tight!

Nearly half of Americans frequently experience stress, according to a recent Gallup poll — and if the condition goes unchecked, it can increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, ...