Lifting heavy objects is something we all do at least once in a while. You may have a job that requires you to do it regularly, or you might be moving heavy furniture in your house, but you need to know the proper techniques to lift these objects safely. If you lift a heavy object… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Ergonomics
How-To Avoid Back Injuries
When it comes to avoiding back injuries, your fate is largely in your own hands. It’s true that an unexpected fall or auto accident may cause an injury that’s beyond your control, but a large percentage of back injuries are caused by your own actions, which means you can take measures to prevent them or… Continue Reading
Proper Lifting Techniques for Spinal Health
Back pain can occur for many reasons. It may originate from an injury, bad posture, or a health issue. However, for many people who work labor jobs, lifting techniques can be the source of back pain. It is important to know proper lifting techniques to avoid compressing your spinal discs. Continue reading to learn proper… Continue Reading
Workplace Ergonomics to Decrease Back and Neck Pain
Working at a computer for the majority of the day is the technique most employees do business. With this new work process comes body pains from sitting. If you maintain the same sitting position daily, you will experience back and neck pain that can turn into long-term issues. There are techniques to perform your job… Continue Reading
Working from Home More Comfortably
By now we have all settled into our new ‘normal’. Maybe that looks like working from home while the kids attend class at the kitchen table and you add in an extra walk with the dog at lunch time as an excuse to get some fresh air and work out your back kinks. While you… Continue Reading
Posture for Gardening
Here are a few tips and tricks on how to avoid gardening injuries this season. When working in your garden always remember to be mindful of your posture! Try your best to not put yourself in those awkward gardening positions. Stand up straight & keep your shoulders back Bend with your knees and use your… Continue Reading
Better Ergonomics for Better Health
Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between three things: A worker The work that needs to be done The environment in which the work is accomplished Your chiropractor encourages you to think about your ergonomic needs and how they impact the health of your body. Poor ergonomics can lead to repetitive strain injuries, lower… Continue Reading