If you’ve ever been tempted to work from bed before (or maybe if you already do), you might want to rethink the habit. “WFB” can actually cause you more pain than productivity. Here’s what you need to know.
Tag: posture
Here’s How to Set Up an Ergonomic Home Office to Avoid Aches & Pains
If you spend several hours each day working at a desk, you’ve probably experienced the ache and pain that comes with poor posture before. A chiropractor advises on the best workspace ergonomics.
What You Need to Know About Gaming Injuries
Are you or your kiddo rubbing a sore arm after hours of battling on Fortnite or Diablo? That hand or arm pain could be a real injury. Risks are different whether you game on PC, VR or console — here’s what to look for.
Sit All Day or Text a Lot? These Yoga Poses Can Help
These yoga poses help to address mobility of the mid-back region, as well as develop strength in the abdominals and upper back muscles, which are essential for maintaining proper posture.
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Got Back Pain? Try Doing ‘Superman’ and 3 More Exercises
Back pain is often a normal part of aging, but don’t take it lying down. Find out how you can strengthen your back and avoid or minimize pain.
Text Neck: Is Smartphone Use Causing Your Neck Pain?
Virtually unheard of two years ago, “text neck” is a repetitive strain injury that’s becoming more common as more people hunch over smartphones. Aggravating muscle pain in the neck and shoulders, and sometimes lower back, is occurring even in teens and adolescents. “Typically, incidence of neck pain increases with age. But today we’re seeing and … Read More
11 Simple Health Habits Worth Adopting Into Your Life
When it comes to building healthy habits, small decisions add up over time. We talked to exercise physiologist Christopher Travers, MS, and dietitian Laura Jeffers, MEd, RD, LD for diet, nutrition and fitness ideas that you can incorporate into your life. Below, find their ideas for ways to be healthier every day: 1. Don’t just … Read More
Do You Sit All Day at Work? Stand at Your Desk for Better Health
Sitting at your desk all day could be harmful to your health. If you have an office job where you sit hunched over a desk, clicking away at a computer more than you stand, you need to take steps – literally – to reduce your sedentary time. Our bodies are built to move, so sitting … Read More
Kids Complaining of Back Pain? Here’s Why You Should Limit Their Screen Time
You think only adults have back pain? With kids spending more time on various electronic devices, back pain is becoming more common. Get top prevention tips.
5 Tips for Keeping Your Spine Healthy
Want a healthy spine? Our expert offers 5 top tips.
