Neck pain is not uncommon in working mums but when you get an added symptoms such as wrist, hand and fingers pain & tingling numbness (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), it can be a bit confusing to determine if these symptoms are caused by the neck pain or are these two separate issues? In this blog, we will discuss these two conditions and how they may be related to each other ....
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Spinal (Neck & Back) pain is a common problem experienced by working moms as they strive to juggle home life, kids schedule, work, travel, meetings etc. There can be many reasons for spinal pain such as arthritis, discitis, sacroiliitis, anykylosing spondylitis, etc but the underlying problem for all these causes is inflammation in the spine. In this blog, we will discuss what does spinal (neck & back) inflammation feel like and what you can do about it ....
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As working mums we sit in static postures for long periods of time at work and when we get home we are busy with the kids and household chores. This lifestyle plus our poor postures put excessive stresses on the spine & joints and can potentially lead to spinal problems such as arthritis. Spinal arthritis can in turn lead to many other problems in the body, one of which is Sciatica. Lets discuss if spinal arthritis can cause sciatica in this blog .....
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If you stand for prolonged periods of time on a regular basis it can lead to health issues such as sore feet, varicose veins, stiffness/pain in your neck & shoulders, back pain, joint pain, etc. This is commonly seen in people working in retail, as teachers or even those who use a standing desk as a part of their job.
In this blog, we will discuss 5 tips to avoid back and neck pain when you have standing job or use a standing desk. These are simple and easy tips that you can implement starting today ....
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Our modern lifestyles promote prolonged sitting and prolonged standing, whether it is at work or at home or for leisurely activities. When done for long periods of time this can have a detrimental effect on the spine (neck & back) and joints.
We should try and move every 20 minutes if possible when you are in these prolonged static postures, whether in standing or sitting. However, it is not always possible to move around, such as in a meeting or a flight. In this blog we will discuss 3 Easy Desk Exercises to Relieve Neck & Shoulder Tension/Pain that can be done while you're sitting at your desk or at your home or just watching Netflix. These exercises are a good way to introduce movement into your neck and shoulder area .....
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