Upper back pain between the shoulder blades may result from poor posture or muscle strain. However, it can also stem from more serious problems with the spine, such as scoliosis or osteoarthritis.

Medical conditions affecting the heart or lungs can lead to chest and shoulder pain. It is important that people speak with a doctor if they experience unexpected or severe chest and shoulder pain.

After sitting most of the day at a desk, where I may or may not have the best posture, my chest and upper back are tight and achy. Maybe you can relate? Luckily, that's where upper-body stretches come ...

Want to build a stronger upper body with minimal equipment? This no-gym-required back and shoulder workout is just what you need. Having a strong back and shoulders is important for everyone—but there ...

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for the past 100 years, according to the American Heart Association. Despite how common it is, there are many questions floating around ...

Shoulder pain often manifests as elbow discomfort due to referred pain, where nerve signals misdirect the source. Identifying ...

The human body operates as an interconnected network where problems in one area can manifest as symptoms in seemingly unrelated regions. This fascinating phenomenon becomes particularly evident when ...

A team of researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has developed a soft robotic wearable capable of ...

Vaccines have greatly reduced, and even completely eliminated, many infectious diseases in the United States and across the world. Yet one of the most common complaints from people who’ve received a ...

Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common, especially as we age. The right exercises can speed healing and recovery. By Jane E. Brody Few of us think about our joints until one starts to hurt when we ...