Tag: Ergonomics
My Neck Hurts…What Do I Do?
March 16, 2012
By Mauri McDonald & Ross Ashcraft Neck pain is a very common complaint and there are many reasons for the cause of neck pain. If the pain is severe, then you …
Oww! My Splitting Shins
January 27, 2012
By Ross Ashcraft At some point in most people’s lives they have that burning or aching sensation in the lower legs that we call Shin Splints. The medical condition is called Tibial …
Are You Sitting Too Much?
August 19, 2011
By Sharon Truelove The American Cancer Society has done studies on the death rates of people “who during 1993 to 2006, and found that women who sat down for at least …
Assess Yourself
May 20, 2011
By Ross Ashcraft !!!Why am I hurting?!!? Is it the weather? My allergies? My new medication? My pillow? My job? My kids? My dog? My high heels? This last one doesn’t apply …
Bad Elbows or Bad Choices?
April 21, 2011
Bad Elbows or Bad Choices? By Ross Ashcraft Let’s start with a question: Why must we always wait until our hands and elbows are killing us before we do something besides taking …
Break the Addiction!
April 8, 2011
By Laura Gordon For the sake of this article, first let me explain two words: flexion and extension. The muscles in the front of our body flex; muscle in the back …
Relax and Take A Deep Breath. Help Is Here!
April 1, 2011
Relax and Take A Deep Breath. Help Is Here! By Sharon Truelove Spending too much time looking down? Tightness in the neck and shoulder region (not to mention, many headaches) can be caused …
Let Your Fingers Do the Walking
February 25, 2011
By Ross Ashcraft Ever reach for the remote, swing a bat, throw a ball, swat the dog, pick up a pan and feel a numb or burning sensation in your shoulder? …
Workspace Onceover
July 30, 2010
By Ross Ashcraft Have you checked your workspace lately? If you type or work at your desk with incorrect posture and positioning you are setting yourself up for pain and discomfort. …
