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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 [...]


TIPS TO AVOID BACK PAIN WHILE RAKING UP AUTUMNAL DEBRIS

Peak fall foliage viewing has come to an end; and after Sandy blew through the Northeast the once vibrant leaves are likely cluttering up your yard. Raking could be an enjoyable way to spend an autumn afternoon, but it can also be a laborious endeavor that could cause neck, shoulder and back pain. Raking involves [...]


WRAPPING UP THE OLYMPICS WITH KINESIO TAPE

  Have you found yourself spending many hours tuned into the Olympics over the past week? If so, you may have noticed many Olympians sporting some colorful body tape located on various parts of their bodies. This trend seems to span many sports including volleyball, track and field, swimming, diving, and the list goes on. [...]