There's nothing wrong with lifting heavy. Too much of it, though, and the shoulders can rotate downward or become depressed.

Do you spend most of your time sitting and slouching in front of a laptop? If so, your neck and shoulders are prone to suffering from pain and stiffness. Over time, neglecting this discomfort can lead ...

The human body can reveal a plethora of information. One intriguing gesture that often captures our attention is the shoulder shrug. While it may seem innocuous, shoulder shrugs can hold subtle ...

The Shrug is an exercise that helps to strengthen many muscles, including the shoulders, upper back and neck. Typically performed with dumbbells, it can be beneficial in terms of improving posture ...

Florence, one of my favorite patients, came to see me a couple of months after her rotator cuff surgery. When I asked her how she was holding up, she said she felt young again, and smiled. "I was ...

Strengthening your upper back muscles (the upper trapezius) will make it easier to carry heavy bags over your shoulders and help provide support for your neck if you play contact sports, such as ...

Muscular strength and muscular endurance are separate but related aspects of physical fitness. Each element is trained in a little different way, and that's not always clear. This week, I will ...

LeBron James recently gave fans insight into the meaning behind his "shoulder shrug" celebration, a move that has become one of his signature gestures on the court. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.