Category: Workplace & Technology
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a problem of the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand. CTS occurs when the median nerve gets compressed in the carpal tunnel, a narrow tunnel at the wrist made up of bones and soft tissue. Nerves, tendons, and blood vessels travel through this tunnel, which when […]
Sitting on the Job? Mindfulness, Variety Can Help You Keep Moving
By Scott Bautch, DC As the world moves toward more sedentary lifestyles that have many working people parked in front of a computer for six to eight (or more) hours a day, it’s important to be mindful of the risks of sitting too much. Movement is essential to physical and mental health, and it’s important […]
Prevent Neck Pain with a Well-fitted Mask
If you’ve noticed aches and pain in your neck, shoulders, and upper back during the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Some American Chiropractic Association (ACA) members report that their patients who wear protective masks for long hours are frequently experiencing these common musculoskeletal conditions. Some believe the reason behind the pain, in addition […]
Prevent Video Game Injuries
Injuries from physical play and sports are common throughout childhood and adolescence, but with the growing popularity of video games, some children now experience the same types of aches and pains that their parents get from sitting at a desk all day at work. Taking steps to help kids prevent common video game injuries can […]
Preventing Text Neck
Some 83 percent of American adults own cell phones, and three-quarters of them send and receive text messages. Text messaging users send or receive an average of 41.5 messages per day, with the median user sending or receiving 10 texts daily. As technology advances, allowing us to do more tasks on smaller equipment, our bodies […]
