Spine Health
Whether it’s caused by environmental factors or lifestyle ones, most of us in our lifetime will experience back pain. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do for maintaining a healthy back.
Managing your pain, consulting with your physician, massage, and keeping active are all sound tips for addressing any issues.
If you work in an office, sitting for long hours can be a real challenge when suffering from back pain. Ergonomic practices can help you recognise the behaviour or activity that is either causing or contributing to your spinal issues.
If you’re suffering from back pain, we encourage to read some of our expert guides below.
One of the biggest dangers of sitting is poor posture. Which is why my colleagues and I at the Ergonomics Health Association focus so much on correct sitting posture …
If you’re sitting all day at work, having a proper posture at your desk is so important. In previous articles I’ve spoken about the dangers of prolonged sitting. Today …
A study conducted in the early 2000’s revealed that sitting upright in a chair for several hours (which opens the hips up to 90 degrees) leads to chronic back …
Done carefully, cervical traction can be a very effective treatment for neck related injuries such as pain and tension. If you’re suffering from neck pain, it might useful to …
While it’s not for everyone, I’ve definitely seen a lot of people improve their lower back pain with an inversion table. And the medical literature seems to back this …
Have you ever heard the phrase, “sitting is the new smoking”? Here’s why. Like smoking, sitting starts as a choice that grows into a lifelong habit. Most people don’t …
It is one thing to be sitting in an office setting day in and day out at a young age, free of bodily ailments. It is another matter entirely …
With most of us working in front of a computer, prolonged sitting has become an expected job requirement. We spend several uninterrupted hours glancing at a screen, allowing us …
If you’ve been having some back or neck pain while working lately, it might be time to assess things. The dangers of sitting badly are real. What’s your office …
Most of us like being in the driver’s seat preferably with our favorite music playing loudly. But for those who have to drive for hours everyday, the journey can …