Archive for the ‘Safety Tips’ Category
How Your Shoe Choice Can Affect Your Back
November 25th, 2019 by Lauren
Some of the choices we make every day affect how our body feels. One example of this is our choice in footwear. Believe it or not, your shoe choice can affect your back and any back pain you may experience. Let’s take a look at some shoes that can exacerbate your back pain and others […]
5 Ways You Can Prevent Osteoporosis
October 14th, 2019 by Lauren
Osteoporosis makes you more prone to broken bones and can often become painful. People often associate osteoporosis with aging. But, is it just a normal part of the aging process, or can you prevent osteoporosis? What Is Osteoporosis? Individuals with osteoporosis have reduced bone density. The bones become more porous, like a sponge. The bone […]
Is Cracking Your Neck Bad?
October 2nd, 2019 by Lauren
Many people crack their own joints. But is it safe? This article we’ll review some background on cracking joints and answer the question, is cracking your neck bad? What is Cracking Joints? Cracking a joint is a form of physical manipulation of the joint which results in an audible popping sound. There are several theories […]
5 Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries
September 17th, 2019 by Lauren
What are the best ways to prevent sports injuries? Classes at New York schools have begun again. That means it’s time for a new season of sports for your child or a new adult league for yourself. So, before you get back out there, read about 5 ways you can help prevent getting injured while […]
7 Ways to Prevent Back and Neck Pain While Studying
August 27th, 2019 by Lauren
Studying can be a pain in the neck, literally. But you don’t literally have to suffer from back or neck pain while studying. Here are 7 ways to prevent pain from schoolwork. How to Prevent Neck Pain While Studying 1. Correct Your Posture Did your mother ever say… “don’t slouch” or “sit up straight”. Well, […]
Sit – Stand Desks – Do They Really Help?
May 30th, 2019 by Lauren
In last week’s article we talked about the best chairs for back pain. But, just because you work on a computer all day doesn’t mean that you have to sit in a chair all day. Another popular trend in office environments is to stand behind your desk. In this article we will look at sit […]
The Best Chairs for Neck and Back Pain
May 15th, 2019 by Lauren
What are the best chairs for back and neck pain? Let’s review some popular desk chair options and see which ones help back pain. Using a Chair with an Ergonomic Back Design If you shop for an office chair you’ll see many newer ones called “ergonomic”. These usually have back support designed to reduce the […]
Spring Cleaning Safety Tips
April 17th, 2019 by Lauren
Spring is in the air. Along with the warmer weather spring also brings in a sudden desire (or need) for spring cleaning. We’ve had a long winter here in Saratoga, and if you haven’t been as active as you’d like to have been you should proceed with caution. Some spring cleaning tasks can be hard […]
