Posts Tagged ‘neck pain’
What is First Rib Syndrome
Many adults experience neck and shoulder pain throughout their lives. According to Mastromarchi et al., “First rib dysfunction is considered one condition that can cause neck and shoulder pain, upper limb paresthesia (numbness in the arms), and neurological symptoms.”
Read MoreCan Physical Therapy Help My Chronic Pain?
Living with chronic pain can be challenging, as it affects many aspects of life. Physical therapy helps to decrease pain via manual therapy and exercise. However, it also helps to change how pain is processed in both the peripheral and central nervous system (i.e. brain and spinal cord) so that patients can experience a significant improvement in quality of life.
Read More“TECH NECK” – 5 Exercises to Help Combat Chronic Neck Pain
TECH neck is a modern age term used to describe chronic neck pain caused by excessive TEXTing on mobile devices. The term has been broadened to include tablets and computers, and can also be related to driving, reading, and watching TV. In today’s society, we have developed sedentary habits driven by electronic devices that are contributing to a global epidemic.
Read MoreNeck Pain Prevention When Working From Home
Working from Home Are you experiencing neck pain, slouching, or excessively leaning forward while you work from home? The first and likely most important factor when working from home is to ensure an ergonomic workstation. Proper workstation set up provides optimal posture and body alignment. When sitting at your workstation check the following: Are you…
Read MoreErgonomic Workstation
How and why to set up an Ergonomic Workstation You may have heard the buzz about having a ‘body-friendly’ ergonomic workstation and wondered “What does that even mean?” It’s no surprise that as we continue to have more time at our desks, our bodies are suffering. Whether you are having tension headaches, low back pain, knee…
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