Flatback syndrome is where the spine loses its natural curvature and becomes flat over time. Symptoms include a forward-leaning posture and an inability to stand up straight.

Flat back posture is when the lower back has a less pronounced natural curve, and so appears flat. A person with a flat back posture may also have a more pronounced outward curve in the upper back.

More than 31 million Americans experience poor posture at some point, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Bad posture can lead to a range of health problems, including back and ...

The goal is consistency to improve your posture over time. Stand tall ... Hinge forward at your hips, keeping a flat back and ...

Choose a chair that supports your lower back’s natural curve and ensure feet rest flat on the floor or on a footrest. For smartphone use, raise the device to eye level rather than looking down.

What you can do about back pain — and when posture matters O’Sullivan says that being inactive, sedentary, stressed, sleeping poorly, suffering from mental health issues, smoking and being ...

Good posture can help prevent back and neck pain. It also aids your balance. For people with an inflammatory type of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis (AS), posture is even more important.

“Posture is very important in the mechanics of a runner. ... Maintaining a flat back and neutral neck, hinge forward at hips about 45 degrees and allow arms to hang straight down.