Pain

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Stop the Shrug!

Shoulder shrugging with stress, tension and repetitive activities is very common and can cause the shoulders to start to gravitate towards the ears. The muscles onthe tops of the shoulders can become very tight which can cause sustained shoulder shrugging. When the shoulder blade rises with a shoulder shrug, this decreases the space in the … Read more

Wrist pain, wrist pain, go away!

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: There’s more to it than you may think… What is the Carpal Tunnel? The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist, about an inch wide. The floor and sides of the tunnel are formed by small wrist bones called carpal bones. The carpal tunnel protects the median nerve and flexor … Read more

Hand Arthritis: What’s grip got to do, got to do with it?

Hand Arthritis: What’s grip got to do, got to do with it? Grip strength indicates hand strength and dexterity as well as important information about aging. Research has shown that decreased grip strength is linked to lower cognitive ability, increased physical dependence, and risk for falls. Hand strength along with general strength declines with age … Read more

Pain and Productivity

Pain and Productivity   Pain is a complex, personal experience and can be influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. It can be associated with actual tissue damage or act as a signal to protect the body from a potential injury. Therefore, pain does not necessarily mean a physical injury has occurred and the experience of pain can … Read more

Mental Health and Pain

Mental Health and Pain: What is Mental Health? Mental health is the ability to handle stressors, relate to others and make choices in healthy ways. It is multifaceted which includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health can be affected by intrinsic or extrinsic factors and can change throughout the lifetime. It can greatly affect … Read more