Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Your latissimus dorsi (your "lats") is a broad, flat, triangle-shaped muscle that spans ...

Common early symptoms are frequent pain and stiffness in the lower back and buttocks. This condition can significantly affect posture, causing issues such as forward head posture, reduced lumbar ...

Most of us heard “sit up straight” from our parents at some point in our lives. While it might have been annoying back then, ...

Measurements Two testing sessions were conducted before and after an 8-week time period. Posture, strength and shoulder pain and function were assessed. Forward head angle was measured using a digital ...

Symptoms of poor posture affecting the latissimus dorsi ... Association between forward head, rounded shoulders, and increased thoracic kyphosis: A review of the literature. J Chiropr Med.