As we have moved from the age of our grandfathers and grandmothers doing manual tasks, the technological age has people sitting 8-10 hours a day. The CHAIR has become the culprit where what we sit in reflects our discomforts. 80% of the American workforce sits at a desk Sit as they drive to work –… Continue reading Sitting ~ A Science
Month: March 2013
NIH’s Research & Recommendations for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
“Alternative therapies – Acupuncture and chiropractic care have benefited some patients but their effectiveness remains unproved. An exception is yoga, which has been shown to reduce pain and improve grip strength among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.” Question: Where is muscle (massage) therapy in this equation? I think they forgot that the muscle system is… Continue reading NIH’s Research & Recommendations for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Preventing MSD’s in Your Comfortable Home Office
Ah, The Remote Teleworker Illustration by Ryan Inzana After reading the article by Beth Braverman in Money magazine – Be There – Even When You’re Not, the cartoon depicting a home office isn’t too far off. I know many remote workers who stay in their PJ’s and bathrobe while making those early morning pacific… Continue reading Preventing MSD’s in Your Comfortable Home Office
The True Cause ~ the Culprit to Disease ~ Stress
How are you handling your Stress? Hans Selye – ‘the father of stress research,’ developed the theory that stress is a major cause of disease because chronic stress causes long-term chemical changes. Viewing the Body from the Outside to the Inside, you can view the ravages of what Stress does to the body. Thank… Continue reading The True Cause ~ the Culprit to Disease ~ Stress