Are You Living With Pain?

Pain – it is something many people live with day to day and simply accept as part of life or part of growing older. The truth, though, is that pain is one way our body tells us that something is wrong and needs to be addressed.

The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage and brought on by unpleasant stimuli to the body.” To truly relive pain, it is important to locate the unpleasant stimuli and alleviate it.

Staying Ergonomically Correct At Work

Many of us spend hours each day sitting at our desks working on a computer and are often answering telephone calls while writing at the same time. Our bodies are cramped; we’re sitting still for long periods, and we’re just not stretching and walking around enough.

We may not be able to change our work schedules or alter how long we remain at the computer, but we can be aware of our posture while sitting and working. Incorporating ergonomically correct habits, while at work or working on your home computer has long-term health and wellness benefits.

Below are 8 tips that will keep you ergonomically correct:

Do You Have Too Much Baggage?

Have you looked in your bag lately? If you’re like most busy women, you’re probably carrying an i-Pad, i-Phone, a wallet, make-up case, and basic daily essentials to keep you connected, but all this mobility can be a pain in the neck – literally.

According to National Institute of Chiropractic Research, cases of shoulder and neck pain in women are increasing, and many Chiropractors attribute the rise to heavy bags and purses. They explain that when a woman carries a heavy bag for an extended amount of time or for many years, she can disrupt posture, which can cause shoulder and neck pain.