by sarah | Jul 12, 2016
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...
by sarah | May 3, 2016
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...
by sarah | Mar 24, 2016
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. ...
by sarah | Mar 17, 2016
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....
by sarah | Feb 22, 2016
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...