If you’re feeling tingling, numbness, pain or weakness in the hand, you may be suffering from a common, progressive condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when there is compression of the median nerve at the wrist, resulting in numbness, tingling, and weakness of …
The purpose of ergonomics is to promote physical comfort, productivity, and efficiency, reduce physical injury, stress and fatigue, and increase satisfaction with work and workspace. With the never-ending lockdown in place, here are some ergonomic tips to help, since you’re spending more time at …
Yesterday I had my first Zoom call, though it could have been MS Teams, Google Meet, Webex etc., and though it was great ‘seeing’ people, at the end of the call my neck was in major discomfort. Instead of being tied to our computer, laptop, or tablet, we are using our phones to do everything. …
This is certainly NOT the work-life balance that many of us aspire to, as COVID-19 has thrown all those plans out the window. Most of us have made the switch from where we work or learn (from downtown office to home office), how we work or learn (at our office desk to the kitchen counter or …
Happy New Year! Well, 2020 ended with uncertainty, and unfortunately this has continued into 2021, with COVID-19 cases rising faster than we can count. It seems that no matter what we do, the numbers continue to rise. We can only stay the course with: Social distancing, by staying 2-metres apart and …
Just a follow up on a previous post, about sports massage. Types of Sports Massage: Pre-Event: Warms up muscles and tendons through the use of invigorating techniques in preparation for intensive use. Used immediately prior to starting the event, pre-event work also gives athletes the chance to prepare mentally for …
Spring is coming… The birds are chirping. You have more energy. You are getting up early. You’re enjoying the scenery. Although it feels great, don’t you know that deep down inside it could be just a little better .One of the easiest ways to kick start your day is with a liver cleanse. What? More stuff to do. …
Our society was supposed to have more leisure time with the advent of computers, but all they have done is make us work harder AND get muscle pains that we never thought possible. From text neck, neck pain, shoulder pain (all with blogs for a later day) we discover new ways to hurt ourselves. …
In July 2018, Google Secure Socket Layer (SSL) website rankings took effect. SSL is a technology that encrypts the data sent between a browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari etc) and your website. As of July, browsers can display a “not secure” message when visiting a website that does not include a SSL certificate. …
As you enjoy the last great days of summer, ask yourself: How is your skin doing in the sun? As fall approaches, we start to think of looking our best for the festive season. Now is the time to start restoring our skin to a youthful glow. As you look in the mirror, you suddenly see a few fine lines, possibly some …