When more people started working remotely, licensed massage therapist and treatment trainer Polly Brasch reported seeing “more postural problems among [her] clients.” She “noticed a big swing in clients having pain in their middle and upper backs,” which is certainly an outcome … [Read more...] about A massage therapist’s advice on WFH without hurting your back
Posture
Chronic aches and pains? Your sleeping position may be to blame
Do you find yourself struggling with chronic aches and pains? There are a lot of contributing factors to any bodily discomfort we may feel during the day—for instance, whatever you do for work, whether it’s hours of manual labor or sitting hunched over a screen for extended … [Read more...] about Chronic aches and pains? Your sleeping position may be to blame
This simple yoga pose has 6 great health benefits
Mountain pose, also known as Tadasana, is a foundational pose in yoga practice and one of the simplest to execute, but the benefits it offers for your body are actually quite extensive. Yoga has been shown to reduce stress, improve focus, and yield greater physical health. If … [Read more...] about This simple yoga pose has 6 great health benefits
Sitting a lot? Here’s how to keep your back pain-free
Humans have developed a habit of being overly sedentary, and we’re afraid coronavirus lockdowns aren’t exactly helping. NYC-based Physiotherapist Charlotte Sayers told Greatist that most of her clients are complaining of new low back pains since they’ve started working from home. … [Read more...] about Sitting a lot? Here’s how to keep your back pain-free
Instead of sitting, try squatting or kneeling for your health
It’s well known that we spend way too much time sitting. According to one study, Americans spend nearly eight hours of their day seated. That’s no Bueno. To mitigate some of the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle (like heart disease), some have opted for standing desks … [Read more...] about Instead of sitting, try squatting or kneeling for your health