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Ergonomics at the office
Ergonomics at the Office According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an average office worker spends 95% of their day sitting in front of the computer. Long periods of sitting have been shown to stall metabolic processes such as breakdown of fats and sugars in the body increasing health risks but when you’re standing…
Read MoreSix Tips for Staying Healthy During Cold + Flu Season
Holiday season is here! We all look forward to this time of year, spending time with loved ones, eating great food, and of course getting presents! However, with this joyous season also comes cold weather, which means cold and flu season. Of course, the main thing…
Read MoreKinesio Tape: A Big Help, or Hype?
By Jason Rearick Strips of brightly colored tape adorning the arms, legs, and torsos of many top athletes is more than just a fashion trend, many believe it has medical benefits.3 The Kinesio Taping Method claims it can alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, relax muscles, enhance performance, and help with rehabilitation as well as supporting muscles…
Read MoreChiropractic Is Not Just For The Spine
By Jason Rearick Try going about your daily routine when your wrist is hurting or you can’t put weight on your foot or ankle because these areas are out of alignment.1 Chiropractors inspect the spine to look for potential issues with subluxation, fixation, and joint irregularity but subluxations, fixations and joint irregularities can also be present…
Read MoreErgonomics and Its Science
By Leomilka Torres Ergonomics is a science that deals with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely. We can apply ergonomics as it relates to our waking moments like our posture while sitting and standing. Sleep ergonomics refers to our posture and position during sleep. Throughout the day, and…
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