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When Should You Use a Cold Pack?

Cold packs are fantastic for many types of neck pain and back pain. They are a natural anti-inflammatory and are cheap and easy to use. What’s not to love? It can be tricky to know when to use a cold pack and when heat is better. Generally I recommend cold packs...

Stretch – The Back of your Neck

Stretching the back of your neck is great for stiff necks, shoulders, achy back and headaches.   Give it a try!   Sit or stand with good posture.  Bend neck forwards as shown.  Press your head into your hands, but do not allow the head or neck to move. Hold this...

Using a Laptop can Hurt your Neck – Here’s What You Can Do

Laptops are great – light, portable & space saving.  Unfortunately they are not so good for your posture. Here’s the problem, and how to fix it.     When you work on a laptop, you are forced to tilt your head down to look at the screen.  ...

What’s the Correct Height for my Screen?

A correctly positioned computer screen is crucial for good posture.  Here’s how to do it.   – Sit at your desk. – Adjust your chair so that your elbows are level with your desk.  Your forearms should be able to rest comfortably on the desk....

Feel Better in 3 Minutes – Office Stretching Routine

No matter how good your desk set up or your posture, sitting for hours on end is bad for your body.  I recommend getting up and away from your desk every hour, but if that’s not possible, stretches are a great alternative. I’ve prepared this quick and easy...