The problem: Are you noticing that you’re not as strong as you once were? Are you having difficulty doing things that up until a few years ago, you didn’t even have to think about? Or are you still as mobile as you always were, but are finding that nowadays you pay for it later? If…
Fit for the office: Posture Hi Everyone! Good posture is vital in preventing neck pain and headaches. You may find yourself trying to get that extra bit of work done, by spending prolonged periods of time sitting at the computer or slumped on your bed with the laptop. Then the neck pain starts. There’s no…
Hi Everyone! Last week we touched on ways to help you move more at work and why you need to. This week, we look further into the importance of moving regularly. The postural and stabilizing muscles of the body can become painful when held in elongated and end-of-range positions. Muscles are strongest, and work optimally,…
Hi Everyone! It is well known that work tasks involving prolonged static positions, such as sitting at the computer or standing for long periods, can lead to increased risk of injuries. The issue is the sedentary and static nature of the tasks. When muscles are asked to do repetitive and small movements for many hours…
Hi Everyone! There are very few parts of your body that act in isolation to another part. This particularly applies to the shoulders and arms, which can impact the functionality of the neck and vice versa. Shoulder weakness can, and often does, lead to elbow and neck problems so keeping your shoulders and arms strong…
Hello all, Over the last 4 weeks, we have looked at areas to work on to help make your time with your grandchildren more enjoyable. These things include improving muscle strength, balance, getting on and off the floor, and safe ways to lift and bend. To summarise: 1. Remaining strong (or becoming stronger) is important…
