Job Stress Increases Neck And Shoulder Pain Risk After following 29,496 vocationally active men and women for a decade, researchers found that those who were pain-free at the start of the study but who described their work as “almost always stressful” were 27% more likely to develop either chronic neck pain or chronic shoulder pain […]
Back pain And Musculoskeletal Problems Among Dentists Musculoskeletal problems like back pain cause about 1 in 8 dentists to miss work. Surveys completed by 600 practicing dentists indicate that work-related musculoskeletal problems are a common complaint that may affect about two-thirds of the profession. Of those with musculoskeletal complaints, 92% reported problems with their […]
Subclinical Neck Pain Can Affect Skillful Movements Subclinical neck pain is often defined as cervical dysfunction that results in mild neck pain, ache, and/or stiffness that is inconsistent and for which an individual has not sought treatment. The findings of a new study that involved 26 volunteers revealed that participants suffering from subclinical neck pain […]
A recent study investigated the effects of performing sitting exercises during sessions of prolonged inactivity. The experiment involved 71 participants aged 18 to 25 who were randomly assigned to either perform dynamic sitting exercises at regular intervals or simply remain seated. The exercises included a combination of low back hyperextension and abdominal drawing-in […]
The economic burden of low back pain on the working class is astronomical. If you’re like most people, you probably can’t afford to be off work for one day, much less a week, month, or more! Because of the popularity of hospital-based TV dramas over the past two decades, many people think getting an […]
Something About Walt Disney You May Not Know… There are probably many things you do not know about Walt, but this one thing may help you live a better life. I’m sure you have heard of Walt Disney. Just about everyone has. He is famous for his theme parks, cartoon characters, and movies. But here is something […]
It’s been said that if you haven’t had back pain, just wait, because (statistically) some day you will! The following list is a list of “causes” that can be easily “fixed” to reduce your risk for a back pain episode. 1. MATTRESS: Which type of mattress is best? The “short answer”: there is no […]
A major manufacturer of workstations reports that 86% of work computer users have to sit all day, and when they do rise from sitting, more than half (56%) use food as the excuse to get up and move. In addition to sitting at work, for meals, and commuting to/from work, 36% sit another […]