Any type of job can cause a physical strain, but there are some jobs that are more physically demanding than others. From health professionals who are on their feet all day, to manual labourers, to factory workers that engage in many repetitive movements, there are a wide range of careers that …
Generally moving regularly and avoiding staying in the same position for too long will help you to prevent working from home from causing you pain.
The stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic can have a devastating impact, both physically and psychologically. In the past, many people turned to massage therapy to deal with the physical aches and pains that are common symptoms of stress. Here are some things that you can do from home to help relieve some of …
Spending so much time at home or at our desk can negatively affect posture. The long term effects of poor posture can result in fatigue, joint and muscle stiffness, tension and pain, especially in the neck, shoulders, and lower back, headaches and migraines, faulty digestion …
Now that another year has come and gone, you’re probably wondering what you did in 2021 that you can improve in 2022. If you’re like me, you’ve given up on writing down your resolutions, but that doesn’t mean we can’t at least think about them. So here is a suggestion to consider for …
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 …
An excerpt from an article by Cindy McNeely in Massage Therapy Today: What made you decide to have your first massage? I suffered from back/shoulder/neck problems from years of working on a computer, plus regular migraines. Do you remember your first massage? Oh yes. It felt like my body was waking up and …
Despite what the groundhogs say, spring Is coming. This may be a little premature, but the worst of winter is finally behind us and we can all start making our springtime plans. Whether you are just getting out of hibernation, or actively seeking better health we can make a difference in your lifestyle. …
Do you ever wake up in the morning and say “Oh, my aching back!” You think back and wonder how did I get into this predicament. All you know is that you have a sharp, shooting pain radiating down one side and cannot move. Any type of movement brings on excruciating pain, and you just want …
Previously we discussed PC posture. Today, I will give you some other factors which can contribute to your pain AND can be treated. Check your posture in a mirror. Is one shoulder higher than the other? Are you leaning forward? ie. do you have a forward head posture, or lean into your computer screen …