Posture and body alignment are shaped by daily movement patterns, and fitness habits play a crucial role in maintaining both. Regular physical activity strengthens postural muscles and improves body ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to "stand up straight" and "put your shoulders back." She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I'm only 17.

Even comfortable shoes can throw your body out of alignment. Experts reveal how everyday footwear can trigger pain in your back, hips, knees, and more—and what to wear instead. Colored MRI-style X-ray ...