Cornell University has recently released much-needed ergonomic guidelines for computer users which are designed to make your workstation more comfortable, efficient and user-friendly. With longer and longer hours being worked, and less breaks being taken, many Americans are now spending more time in front of their computer screens both at work and at home. The …
In a bit of a slump? Pick yourself up with this easy routine. To maintain the benefits you’ll gain by doing these moves regularly, you need to make sure that you’re paying attention to how you’re sitting at work, in the car, and at home. The five easy exercises that follow can release tension, build …
If you have ever worked at a computer, this article is for you! It’s easy to underestimate the importance of your head and how it dictates what happens to the rest of your body. But YOU’RE NOT ALONE. FEATURES AND POSITIONS OF YOUR OFFICE EQUIPMENT FONT SIZE What happens to your head when the font …
It’s rare to think of our children as having neck pain or back pain. We normally associate these conditions with aging or poor posture as we become more sedentary with working or aging. Know what else is rare? It’s now a rare occurrence that you see someone without a smart phone. Billions of people are …
For many people with back or neck pain, the anticipation of having to travel can be daunting. The seats in cars, airplanes, buses, and trains aren’t always the most comfortable and sitting still for an extended period of time can aggravate painful areas in the back and neck. Consider the following tips when traveling as …
Article by: Steps2betterhealth February is American Heart Month, a time to show your heart some love by making healthier choices and increasing awareness on the risks of heart disease. This is incredibly important, given that heart problems are the leading cause of death in the world, and the number of people who die from heart …
Why are heavy bags a cause of shoulder and neck aches? How many times has this happened to you? We get a bigger bag to carry more things so that we don’t have to carry multiple bags and then, by the end of the day, we’ve got red, beat up skin, sore muscles, and an …
We’ve all heard it, either from our mother, or our teachers. So years later, as we wonder why we have pain in our back, shoulders and neck, we think maybe they were right! To correct and maintain good posture, Danielle Vernon, Physical Therapist, CEO of Backbone Cushion Company and ergonomic specialist suggests following these tips: …
Article by Healthy Measures Weight Loss & Wellness in Austin, TX We all have busy lives whether you’re a student, a parent, a business associate, a doctor or what have you. It becomes much easier to grab the burger at the fast food restaurant nearby or make a quick trip to the vending machine for …
We’ve all been there. You walk out of the office feeling as if you might not live to see another day. In spite of feeling fresh and energized when you started your day, you might notice that by the late afternoon you are exhausted, sluggish, sore, or nauseous. You don’t skip meals, you try to …