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How to Work from Home without Killing your Neck & Shoulders

Are you working from home due to coronavirus? You might have noticed stiffness and discomfort across your neck, shoulders and upper back. This is probably down to spending long periods at a poorly set up work station. There are two things you need to do to feel...

How do I choose a good pillow?

There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep.  That feeling of waking up pleasantly rested, not too hot and not too cold, supported by a comfy pillow and mattress is just bliss.  So it is pretty annoying when an uncomfortable pillow stops you sleeping....

Whats the best sleeping position?

I’m often asked what the best sleeping position is, and the best answer is whichever position feels most comfortable. Having said that there are some advantages and disadvantages to each position. On your Back Many people with neck pain seem to find it more...

Brugger’s Relief Position for Back Pain and Poor Posture

Staying in 1 position, particularly sitting, is not very good for your spine.   Sitting with poor posture is even worse as it places uneven load on some muscle groups.  Over time this can lead to stiffness and pain.   Previously I’ve discussed how to sit...

Don’t sit like a shrimp

Do you look like a shrimp? Do you sit with your back bent and slouched forwards? Maybe you have good posture at work but collapse on to the sofa as soon as you get home.  Or perhaps you spend your commute hunched forwards, staring down at your phone?   Sitting...