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 ...

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.

Shoulder issues are common in active people. It’s the most mobile joint in the body, which means it’s susceptible to various injuries and ailments, including tightness. If you’re experiencing shoulder ...

We tend to put a lot of weight on our shoulders without even realizing it. Whether you’re carrying heavy grocery bags or lifting your arms to grab something overhead, you’re bound to experience ...

If you've experienced shoulder tightness, discomfort, or pain, you know how frustrating it can be to do just about anything that requires you to lift your arms. Whether you're trying to power through ...

If you spend most of your day slouched over a desk, then hi, same! I do my best to get up and move around every hour, but to be honest, tight shoulders are tough to shake off. Fortunately, simple ...

Frozen shoulder can be frustrating, but it’s not permanent. With patience, proper guidance, and guided movements, most people ...

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 ...

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’re slouching or a bit stiff, shoulder exercises can help. This specific set of moves is known as YTW. And with YTW Lifts, you move through three letter-shaped variations to strengthen the ...

Do you ever feel like you resemble one of those rubber band balls? Like you’re all twisted inward and your neck and shoulders are interwoven in a tight, ropey mess? Looking at screens and staying in ...

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 ...