For thousands of years, humans have hunched over to light fires, care for our children and harvest plants. But the modern version of this position — curving forward from focus or fatigue, then lifting ...

Oftentimes we suffer discomfort in our necks as well as shoulders due to poor posture or excessive pressure and stress on our tissues. Depending on the primary reason, the discomfort may be constant ...

The platysma muscle is found at the front of the neck, under the chin. Platysma banding is known as a "turkey neck,” and many people seek cosmetic surgical procedures, such as a neck lift, to reduce ...

Stiff neck and achy back? You're not alone — sitting all day can wreak havoc on your body. Luckily, Karena Wu, board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy, joined TODAY to share ...

After staring at a computer screen for hours at a time, the body often gives us a clue that it is stressed: nagging neck and back pain. To fix the problem, you might have gotten advice to focus on ...

If you wake up unable to turn your head, this is the class for you! Tension, pain and stiffness are common afflictions of the muscles in the neck, but Cassy Vieth has a series of moves that will help ...

For more at-home Pilates routines — plus meal plans, fitness challenges, walking podcasts and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! When clients come to me looking to strengthen their core, ...

Pandora Dewan is a Senior Science Reporter at Newsweek based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on science, health and technology. Pandora joined Newsweek in 2022 and previously worked as the Head ...