As working mums we are busy all day long, whether it is the static sitting in that long meeting or the constant work travels or just carrying your baby or toddler or driving to and from classes with the kids. All this takes a toll on our neck and back if we are not mindful of our posture during these everyday tasks. To add to it all we are sometimes so exhausted at the end of the day that a good sleeping posture is probably the last thing on our mind. If you have woken up to pain and/or numbness in the neck and arms, maybe even going up to your fingers you may have slept in a poor posture and a pinched nerve could be the reason for this discomfort. In this blog we will discuss how to sleep if you suffer from or want to avoid neck and shoulder nerve pain .....
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When you do your exercises, as a part of your workout or as advised by your physical therapist you might find yourself getting injured during these exercises. This can set you back in your exercise or rehabilitation journey and when this happens constantly it can weigh you down mentally. However, there is always a valid reason such as an underlying undiagnosed problem or it maybe that you need to simply need to tweak your exercise routine. In this blog we will discuss three common reasons why you might be getting injured during your exercises ....
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Repetitive stress injuries are also known as RSI or cumulative trauma disorders or overuse syndrome. RSI is a term used for injuries in muscles, nerves and tendons caused by repetitive movement and/or overuse. RSI can affect almost any joint, muscle, tendon or ligament of the human body. RSIs are associated with repetitive actions, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression, and sustained or awkward positions ....
Repetitive stress injuries are also known as RSI or cumulative trauma disorders or overuse syndrome. RSI is a term used for injuries in muscles, nerves and tendons caused by repetitive movement and/or overuse. RSI can arise from multiple causes and thus cause a wide range of possible symptoms. Some of the general symptoms are .....
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Is it better for your neck to sleep without a pillow? This is a very commonly asked question. In this blog we will discuss why you need to use a pillow and how to decide on which pillow to use?
If you suffer from neck pain you might have been advised not to use a pillow or you might not be in the habit of using a pillow. However you should use a pillow to avoid neck pains and especially if you have neck pain. Lets first discuss what happens when you do not use a pillow .....
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