Coronavirus neck pain didn’t exist before 2020, but now it seems it’s unavoidable. It’s not, though; here’s how to avoid it and save your neck--and the rest of your body--while working from home or the office.
It’s not just high-impact labor jobs that cause back pain. Do you sit all day and use a computer? You’re at risk too. See our expert tips for avoiding back injury at work.
Snow shoveling is a common cause of back pain. Advice about picking the best type of shovel, snow removal tips and techniques, snowblower use, and what to wear.
A good workstation ergonomic arrangement will allow any computer user to work in a neutral, relaxed, ideal typing posture that will minimize the risk of developing any injury.
Sitting has become a way of life for many Americans. It is necessary to be aware of the importance of sitting in a proper chair to keep your back pain free.
Anyone who’s ever flown in coach or economy class already knows that the design of airplane seats is neither anatomically-friendly nor comfortable and that most seats “offer no lumbar support."
If you are reading this article on a cell phone or tablet, you are probably doing it right now: Tilting your head forward and down in order to look at your device.
Back injuries account for 1 in 4 occupational injuries involving days away from work. Learn more about the workplace ergonomic standards brought into effect by OSHA on January 6, 2001.
To prevent painful back and neck injuries, make sure you have both good posture and good body mechanics. Combined, they can keep you from hurting your spine.
How to choose an ergonomic chair and prevent back and neck pain. While most people believe sitting is relaxing, sitting is actually hard on the back because it transfers the full weight of the upper body onto the buttocks and thighs.
How prolonged sitting can cause neck pain and back pain. Spending much of your day in a seated position can leave your back sore, stiff, and in pain because sitting puts stress on the muscles and discs in your back and neck.
Sit-stand desks are adjustable desks that allow workers to sit or stand. An adjustable height worktop can help reduce low back pain and pressure causing sciatica. Standing can encourage proper posture and prevent neck and upper back pain.
Michael Jackson's antigravity tilt dance movement sent him leaning 45 degrees forward while keeping his back perfectly straight and feet anchored to the floor. Neurosurgeons explain his seemingly impossible feat.
Very often painful conditions of the spine and extremities can originate in areas of high stress often precipitated by faulty postures and musculoskeletal imbalances.
Nursing homes that have implemented injury prevention efforts have achieved considerable success in reducing work-related injuries and associated workers' compensation costs.
Current laptop and notebook computers suffer an ergnomic design flaw; the keyboard and screen is connected. An expert provides users with many tips for a healthier neck and hands during use.