Does your neck get tensed? Does your back hurt when you work at your computer? Do you get eye strain or repetitive strain injuries? Working at the computer and sitting all day long is demanding and challenging, that’s for sure. But it is not the computer work itself that creates discomfort and pain in the [...]
Balanced Standing
Your body is designed for movement. Even if you are standing or sitting, your body still moves a little… You constantly perform little movements to keep yourself balanced and aligned. Being upright and standing doesn’t mean you are rigid and stiff! Unless you have learned otherwise … Many people have grown up hearing “stand [...]
Feel Free to Move!
In the spring, many people feel more energized and they get back to their exercise routines such as running, walking, working out in the gym or swimming. Many people assume that if we exercise and work out regularly, we stay physically fit and we improve our health and well-being. In many ways, this is true: [...]
Constructive Rest for Better Backs
The Secret of Good Posture
“Sit up straight”, “Don’t slouch”, “Pull your shoulders back!” Many of us have heard those orders either from parents or teachers throughout our childhood. Good posture seems to be associated with a lot of work and effort! It is commonly understood that you may achieve better posture by exercising and toning up weak postural muscles. [...]
