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Shrugging It Off
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Shrugging It Off!.
by Megan Piersol, PT, DPT.
Some people are unaware that how you hold your shoulders can contribute to that nagging neck and/or shoulder pain. This world places us in a lot of forward activity situations: staring at a computer, holding cell phones in front of the face, driving, reading, cooking, etc. All of these activities can easily cause the shoulders to start migrating towards the ear and not be in a relaxed position. These same forward activities al...
Posted on 2018-03-25
Helpful Tips to Avoid Injury While Spring Cleaning!
by Erika Mesenbourg, PT, DPT.
Cleaning can be a vigorous activity and the first step to preventing injury is to warm-up first. This could include taking a brisk walk for 5 minutes.
Always bend from your knees, when lifting items from the floor. Keep the object as close to your center as you can, to protect your back from undue stress. When lifting mulch or other heavy objects, avoid bending forward from your trunk. If the object is too large or too heavy, be sure to ask someone...
Posted on 2016-03-06