Our lives today have become congested and over run with stress. The effects of stress are seen across the nation at an earlier age and with more detrimental health effects. Stress can be caused by a number of factors, both personal and professional. In most cases, though, it is the result of the difference between ...
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Workplace Ergonomics Simply Defined
Workplace ergonomics is the practice of designing or redesigning an area in which a person works to the specific needs and job requirements of that person. Simply defined that for an ergonomic workplace to be created, a proper assessment of the environment must first of all take place so that appropriate changes ...
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Nearly every adult today has experienced some form of back pain in their lifetime. Whether the pain was caused by lifting something awkwardly or from strenuous activity. More often than not this pain will subside after a period of rest, if it is purely muscular pain. However, spinal disc injuries cause more of an extreme ...
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The fastest growing health problem in the modern world is obesity. Obesity contributes to increases in the risk of other diseases and is putting an extreme strain on health budgets throughout the world. The financial implications that are associated with obesity are huge. Here are just a few statistics:
Approximately 17% of all medical costs in ...
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome which is used to describe many symptoms. These symptoms include muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple sensitive tender points. Currently, Fibromyalgia affects 3 to 6 million people within the United States, 90% of these people are women. However, it is still unknown why the number of people that suffer from Fibromyalgia ...
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In modern society stress is widely accepted and for some it is part of their daily routine. Occasional stress can help to improve our focus and performance, however chronic stress can backfire and cause anxiety, depression and many other serious health problems. We can help to relieve our stress levels by putting our daily problems ...
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It is one of the most common occupational health problems affecting millions of people every year with numbers continuing to rise, largely thanks to our ever-increasing repetitive use of computers. This health problem of repetitive strain is identified as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by pressure on ...
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There are so many choices for lumbar support, but we don't tend to look for one until we are experiencing pain. Correct support of the lumbar spine can help to prevent neck and back pain. The most important factor when looking for a support is to ensure that your spine is correctly aligned, this way ...
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Today’s lifestyles and work habits have had detrimental effects of pain to millions of people around the world. Neck pain affects 10-15% of people and is particularly common among middle-aged men and women. In the age of research studies, Chiropractic and manual therapy has come out on top for a cost effective solution in treating ...
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Both recreational and competitive cyclists will agree that the wind on your face is an exhilarating sensation. However, many cyclists suffer from pain the restricts the enjoyment of cycling. They may be easy to ignore at first, but re-occurring pain can seriously interfere with entertainment and training progress.
Chiropractic care can be very beneficial in the ...
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