Proper Workstation Ergonomics

Proper Workstation Ergonomics

An average working day is 8 hours long. For an office worker, the majority of that time is spent at a computer. With the advancement of technology, we are also spending our spare time interacting with screens. Poor ergonomics and lack of movement negatively impacts our body, from our muscles to our organs. Many people suffer from headaches, neck and shoulder pain, wrist and elbow pain, low back and leg pain….all from sitting too long in one position! What is even more intriguing, is that read more

5 Common Massage Therapy Techniques

5 common massage therapy techniques

Registered massage therapists here in British Columbia have been trained to use many diverse techniques. There are dozens of techniques to be learned and variations of each of them. As a therapist grows into their training, they typically drift towards the techniques that they feel to be the most effective for their practice. Therapists often combine several techniques within one treatment to address the concerns of their clients. For example, if a client presents with a swollen ankle, the read more

Training for a Race Event on Vancouver Island

 

Training for a Race

Vancouver Island is host to many amazing athletic events, from cycling to marathons to adventure races. If you haven’t participated in a race event before, I would encourage you to try one! There is a lovely camaraderie of friendly competition, but more than that, it’s the common goal of completing a physically challenging event. Regardless of the distance, time or difficulty, the satisfaction of finishing an event that may have taken months to train for is extremely gratifying. So, lace up those shoes and start read more

What You Need To Know About Whiplash

 

What You Need To Know About Whiplash

Whip·lash noun \ˈhwip-ˌlash, ˈwip-\ : an injury to the neck that is caused by a sudden backward movement of the head

Most commonly, whiplash occurs in motor vehicle accidents. When a vehicle is rear ended, the impact causes the neck to suddenly hyperextend and can affect the muscles, ligaments, tendons, discs and nerves in that area. Rapid neck hyperextension can also be caused by sports-related injuries (i.e. rugby, football, boxing), trampoline accidents, being struck in the read more