It’s Time To Stop Back Pain At Work

It’s Time To Stop Back Pain At Work

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…

Common Shoulder Pain Symptoms: What You Need to Know

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…

Top Tips - neck and shoulder problems in hairdressers

Top Tips – neck and shoulder problems in hairdressers

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…