Positive Posture ― I’m often asked what are my views on Stand-Up Desks. On the whole I think they are fantastic because a Stand-Up Desk, as long as you can alter the height, gives you the option to stand or sit whilst working at your computer. One of most... (More)
Positive Posture ― Neck pain is very common, especially amongst people sat in front of computers all day. So it’s an area I’m very interested in. What we do makes us what we are. By this I mean that our everyday activity, or inactivity,... (More)
Positive Posture ― So this week it’s the turn of the knee. One of the most common complaints of the knee is anterior knee pain syndrome. Anterior being the front of the knee, but in truth, the pain in question can be at the sides, back and even in the... (More)
Positive Posture ― In the physiotherapy department or at the sports clinic there are some conditions that just keep on appearing. Importantly, they are the type of conditions that can be protected against…or to use my favorite word, prevented.... (More)
Positive Posture ― When developing a stratgy to prevent pain exercise plays a huge part. To decide which exercises are important we first look at the occupational strains that must be endured plus the typical injuries/pain sourses. In an ideal world each individual... (More)
Positive Posture ― F is for flexability. When I speak to people about their back pain they usually mention “I know I’ve got to keep my back straight when bending”, or “I mustn’t bend my back”. In some instances such as 1 Heavy... (More)
Positive Posture ― E is for everyone. That sounds so ordinary but I must take every opertunity to let you know just how ubiquitous back pain is. 80% of us will get it at some time in out lives (and I’ve had it already). Or if we don’t get an episode of back... (More)
Positive Posture ― I hope you’ve all got the idea from my last post on how to find good sitting posture for the lower back? If not take a look at my last blog. Part 2 – The upper back and shoulders Sit towards the front edge of your seat. Now find... (More)
Positive Posture ― Everyone has their own unique, good sitting posture. It’s pain free, easy to maintain with a few reminders and can probably be improved! Yes improved because as we sit for long periods we loose the full mobility in our spine and... (More)