Sore back? Your bad posture may not be to blame after all, experts say

Many of us have been told that good posture makes us healthier and less susceptible to injury, and that bad posture leads to aches and pains down the line. But several researchers and clinicians say that, actually, there’s not really much evidence to support these commonly held beliefs.

Sore back? Your bad posture may not be to blame after all, experts say
A girl in a white T-shirt wears a posture corrector on a white background.

Many of us have been told that good posture makes us healthier and less susceptible to injury, and that bad posture leads to aches and pains down the line. But several researchers and clinicians say that, actually, there’s not really much evidence to support these commonly held beliefs.