In this last installment of our series on computer-user health, I want to take some time to address some of the health concerns related to mobile computing devices. Earlier in this series we identified forward heard posture (FHP) as one of the primary stressors leading to pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. […]
Rocks. For some of us, there’s just something intriguing about their shape, texture, color. Sitting by a mountain stream, can you resist picking up a perfectly tumbled, warm-from-the-sun stone? I can’t. Considering that some of those stones, like basalt, are volcanic, originating far beneath the surface of the earth, it’s almost like connecting with ancient […]
Do you find yourself constantly trying to rub out the ache in your neck? Do you get headaches from prolonged computer use? Have co-workers suggested you look troll-like when you are sitting at your desk? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might have a case of what I call […]
The “Five-Second Rule” Recently, several research studies have been getting press for their examination of the mythical “Five-second rule” (aka “10-second rule”). These ‘rules’ suggests that food dropped on the floor is okay to eat if picked up before 5, or 10, seconds. Across the board, the studies have demonstrated that, even in five seconds, […]
If you want to be in the know, let me be the first to inform you that – neck pain is the ‘new’ low back pain (LBP). Historically, LBP has been the number one complaint of patients under chiropractic care. In regard to our experience here at PAC, however, neck complaints top the list. The […]
