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HUNCHED OVER YOUR DESK ALL DAY? GET UP AND STRETCH

  Proper posture is critical in reducing neck, shoulder and low back pain. If you sit at a desk most of the day, chances are you have experienced some sort of pain in your neck and shoulders.  This common pain is a result of poor posture and gravity pulling you down all day long. Our [...]


REEL IN THAT NAGGING BACK PAIN WITH THESE SAFE FISHING TIPS

Fishing elicits many memories of spending quality time on the lake with dad and grandpa.  Nowadays it is tinged with a bit of apprehension. Why you ask? Back pain. Fishing is a favorite pastime for many folks and for others it is a competitive sport. So whether you are out fishing leisurely or participating in [...]


GET THAT MONKEY OFF YOUR BACK WITH 5 WORKPLACE ERGONOMICS TIPS

Do you find yourself  leaving work with headaches, back aches, sore shoulders and neck, or wrist pain? These common complaints are typically attributed to poor ergonomics in the workplace. Ergonomics is the science of blending the workstation with the worker in order to increase health and productivity and decrease work-related musculoskeletal disorders. In this post [...]