Singing is a complex activity that involves phonation at the vocal fold level and resonation involving the tongue, soft palate, and larynx movements as well as breathing and postural support.

About six months ago, I tweaked a muscle, which led to a chiropractor appointment where the doctor offhandedly mentioned my shoulders were starting to round, and I could reduce the likelihood of ...

Posture is one of the most challenging things to preserve as we age. This is because posture is complex and relies on the careful coordination of many muscles, bones, and joints. Habitual patterns ...

Good posture is not just about sitting straight. It can help you feel better, think more clearly, and could prevent nerve compression, poor tolerance of physical activity, and chronic pain. Poor ...

Here’s something you may not have considered: Singers are athletes. Singing is an activity that works your whole body and a lot more muscles than you may think. This is exactly why maintaining proper ...

Most singers plateau not because they lack talent but because they keep drilling the wrong things. You can spend an hour a day running scales and sound exactly the same three months later if your ...

As a child, being told to sit or stand up straight may have felt like a nuisance, but those adults in your life were on to something: Good posture helps you stay healthy and pain-free. “It can affect ...

If you think you need to improve your neck and shoulder posture, there’s an iPhone app that uses AirPods to help you improve just that. Developed by Jordi Bruin, Posture Pal is an interesting idea ...

Posture correctors are wearable devices designed to use bands and pressure to help align your shoulders and spine, relieve discomfort, and improve your posture. More research is needed to determine ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Posture correctors help align the spine and shoulders, ...

Singing releases happy hormones, reduces stress hormones and strengthens muscles and bones. You improve your posture when standing and singing, whether in a choir, at school or at home in the shower.