From athletes to pregnant women to desk workers, many people suffer from constant or even intermittent back pain. Some of this pain can be attributed to actual injuries or circumstances, such as a car accident or the act of carrying a baby. However, most back pain is from everyday, commonplace activities like sitting at a [...]
Do you experience headaches at the end of a workday? Although headaches are triggered for many reasons, this type can often be traced to muscle tension in the neck and shoulders. Here are a few tips for quick “fixes” that can help: Tips to reduce neck and shoulder tension, and prevent work-induced headaches: Correct your [...]
I frequently talk about how important it is to dock your laptop and not strain yourself trying to do continuous work on your lap. The basic problem here is that hunching over a laptop usually places strain on your neck, back, and even wrists. It’s practically impossible to practice good ergonomics on a lapped laptop. [...]
Halloween is coming, along with the chills and thrills of being scared! What do you find scary? For me as a freelance writer, the idea of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and long term injury in my wrists is a scary thought indeed. But there are simple changes to our habits that can relieve pain and decrease [...]
What is RSI? RSI is a repetitive stress injury and is exactly what it sounds like: an injury caused by repetitive, straining motions or movements. Many musicians and even typists suffer from RSI, and most commonly carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) found in the wrists. There are several warning signs of RSI, including muscle weakness, tingling, swelling, numbness, [...]
How are you sitting right now? Spend a moment thinking about your current posture. Are you sitting up straight, or slouching? A “neutral,” ergonomic typing posture is all about minimizing the amount of work required by your muscles. Doesn’t that sound relaxing? The best tool for helping you maintain good posture is a well-adjusted, ergonomic [...]
Ergonomic Tips for Planes Too often we think of ergonomics as good practices only useful for work, ie sitting at a desk. On the contrary, whether it’s getting older, being pregnant, or just being more aware of my body and its needs, I have found that practicing good ergonomics relieves and even prevents much stress [...]
Avoiding & Relieving Back Pain The majority of office workers experience back pain at some point because of long hours sitting at a desk. While there are several work-related causes, the main culprits tend to be poor posture and non-ergonomic equipment. Try these tips for fast relief and future prevention. Apply heat to get relief from [...]
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