Did you know that your glasses could be the secret culprit behind your nagging neck pain? Varifocals can cause discomfort, especially when you’re working on a computer. These lenses are meant to provide clear vision at varying distances, but the layout requires you to look through different parts of the lens for close-up tasks, like…
Causes, Symptoms and Everyday Activities That Trigger Elbow Pain Did you know you can develop ‘tennis elbow’ without the fun of playing a single match? Lateral epicondylitis (to give it its proper name) is a form of RSI (repetitive strain injury) caused by repeated twisting, gripping movements, such as swinging a tennis racquet. The overload…
It’s Happiness At Work Week 2023! It’s time to put a stop to chronic pain in the workplace. Whether your job is desk-based or physical or somewhere in-between, back pain can strike at any time due to daily habits, posture, lack of exercise or too much heavy-lifting. Many people hesitate to find help as they…
Should you stop exercising if your shoulder hurts? Your shoulder is one of the most complex and overused joints in the body – so should you immobilise it or keep moving? The answer to this depends on the kind of pain you’re experiencing. New activities or exercises can cause your muscles to stiffen and become…
Hairdressers get much more neck and shoulder pain and problems in their forearms and wrists than average. Standing up for long periods, and holding your arms up in the air while doing intricate repetitive movements can cause aches and pains. In fact, over half of hairdressers get neck and shoulder pain and nearly 2/3 get…
