As our working days are being spent hunched over the desk for 8 to 10 hours everyday, more and more people seem to develop a poor posture. Slumped or slouched posture has always been associated with depression and mental stress. A study done by Harvard university even found that sitting up straight in a good posture improved anxiety, stress and depression symptoms. In this blog, lets discuss how a poor posture lead to anxiety ....
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It is a well known fact that physical stress can lead to pain in the body. But it is also true that mental stress or anxiety can also lead to spinal (back & neck) and joint pain. However mental stress is an integral part of life for most people. More so for working mum who are constantly juggling and multitasking work, kids home, work travels, meetings, sitting for long hours at the desk, etc.
In this blog, lets discuss three tips to reduce stress related Pain and Muscle Tension .....
Mental stress or anxiety is an integral part of the modern lifestyle for most people. More so for working mum who are constantly juggling and multitasking work, kids home, work travels, meetings, sitting for long hours at the desk, etc. But this mental stress or anxiety can be the cause of spinal (back & neck) and joint pain. It can either cause pain in the body or lead to an increase in the old pain that was already present in the body. In this blog, lets discuss four ways in which mental stress or anxiety can make your whole body hurt or lead to pain ....
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If you suffer from pain in the heel especially when you wake up in the mornings or when you stand after sitting it could be due to Heel Spur and/or Plantar Fasciitis. With pain in the heel it can be challenging to walk, especially for long durations. However we do need to stand up and walk for most of our daily activities at work or at home. In this blog we will discuss if you should walk with heel pain. We will also discuss some easy tips to manage the pain while and after walking with heel spurs and plantar fasciitis ....
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In this blog post, the author discusses the age-old debate of whether a hot pack or a cold pack is better for muscle pain. They simplify the topic by explaining the effects of each type of pack. Cold packs are said to constrict the blood vessels in the affected area, reducing blood flow and helping to alleviate swelling and inflammation. They are recommended for acute injuries and when there is soreness and achiness in the muscles. On the other hand, hot packs are said to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow to the area. They are beneficial for muscle spasms, stiffness, and catching sensations in the muscles. However, the final decision on which pack to use depends on individual preference and response. The author emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and experimenting with both types of packs to find what works best for each individual ......
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