Neck pain is a common ailment that is experienced by a large number of individuals. There are many causes of neck pain. Possible causes of neck pain include: Tight muscles Whiplash injuries that can be caused by car accidents Sports related accidents and injuries. Poor posture which is a result of everyday activities that most…
With winter here and the chance of snow right around the corner, it is important to know the proper way to shovel, in order to prevent back and shoulder injuries – ones we see frequently after a big snow. The good news though is that lower back and shoulder pain can be easily prevented by…
Our posture when sitting at a desk and/or using mobile technology for day to day communications, often has room for improvement. It’s so easy for us to slip into a poor posture when we’re mindlessly reading emails or sending texts. The problem is, that this poor posture is leading to more complaints of neck discomfort. Neck…
We all know that having an ergonomically correct desk set-up is crucial to avoiding neck and back pain, and to have a comfortable work day. But another big part of you day is driving; to and from work, to your kids soccer practice, and to the grocery store. Long periods of time in the car,…
Do you ever experience pain or discomfort while working at your desk? Do you experience headaches, eye strain, shoulder, neck or back pain while sitting at your workstation? If you answered yes, then your office may have some shaping up to do.So what exactly is ergonomics?Ergonomics is defined as “an applied science concerned with designing…
Think about how many hours you spend at your desk at work, how often you look down at your cell phone or computer, or how often you play video games, as well as time you spend relaxing in front of the TV. What you may not realize is how all of this affects your posture….
Back problems can affect many people for different reasons. Back pain can creep up on us after: Back pain could prevent you from: What would you do if you could not walk, run or participate in your favorite leisure sports?It is important to address the cause of your back pain when it starts. An appropriate…
Is your computer and phone causing your neck issues? One of the biggest contributors to neck pain and stiffness is our poor posture. A lot of us sit at a desk for work or school for several hours throughout the day. We’re often not aware of our posture. We might not have a workstation that…
By Angie Austin, LPTAUnderstanding ergonomics will help you better apply it to your daily life and well being. Ergonomics is defined by the dictionary as an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so the people and thinks interact efficiently and safely.Everything you sit in or lie down on refers to how…
Do you ever experience pain or discomfort while working at your desk? Do you experience headaches, eye strain, shoulder, neck or back pain while sitting at your workstation? If you answered yes, then your office may have some shaping up to do.So what exactly is ergonomics? Ergonomics is defined as “an applied science concerned with…
