Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis affecting millions of people. Although often referred to as ‘wear and tear’, it is now believed to be a disease of the joint. OA affects the whole joint and may present with the following: Swelling and heat of the joint Joint pain or aching at rest and with weight bearing Joint stiffness often occurring after resting or first thing in the
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people refrain from activity or miss days at work. Most acute lower back pain is mechanical in nature, indicating issues arising from components that make up the lower back (i.e. vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments, muscles, nerves). Some mechanical causes of lower back pain are: Injuries – sprain, strain, postural or traumatic injury Degenerative – spondylosis, facet joints, arthritis or inflammatory disease,
Headaches
Most people will experience a headache at some point of their lives. Headaches are a common source of discomfort and pain with most not resulting from a serious health condition and treated conservativity with lifestyle changes. There are 2 types of headaches: Primary – not caused by injury or illness Secondary – caused by underlying health condition Primary headaches are most common and comprise of tension headaches, cluster headaches, and migraines. Although
Ergonomics at Work
We all fall into the trap of staying in the same positions for prolonged periods. No matter how good your posture is, whether sitting or standing – the body does not like static positions. The key is to take regular breaks throughout the day to change your posture, even if it is just to the water cooler or bathroom. Tips when Sitting Maintaining natural ‘S’ curve of your spine Hips
