With our sedentary lifestyles made worse by desk-based work, it's no wonder we are constantly told to stretch more to feel better and relieve some of these aches and pains. I, too, work in an ...

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.

Not all stretching is created equal. It's important to know which stretches are inadvisable for you, which ones are useful, and when they are appropriate to perform. Dynamic stretches are moving ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

Many of us know what it's like to struggle for a good night's sleep, but finding that perfect position and drifting off can feel all but impossible when your body or mind is full of tension. It may be ...

Flexibility is the ability of your joints to move through their full range of motion without pain or stiffness. It also refers to the pliability of the muscles that support the joints. Flexible ...

Have you ever looked around, whether you’re at work, out to dinner or walking down the street, and noticed that everyone is hunched over? It was enough that desk jobs took over our professional lives ...

Forward head posture (FHP) is a common condition where your head is positioned with your ears in front of your body’s vertical midline. In normal or neutral head posture, your ears line up with your ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...