Physical Medicine Blog

We spend a great percentage of our lives at work. The Department of Labor states that as many as 70% of the nation’s workforce are office-based. When you work in an office environment, chances are that most of your time is spent behind a desk, probably using a computer or similar device. Unfortunately, spending hours in this position is not good for your physical health and wellbeing. Studies have shown that improper positioning can lead to unnecessary muscular pain and a range of other associated health problems that could cause people to need time off work. It is estimated that musculoskeletal disorders caused by poor positioning at work is responsible for around 34% of work-related injuries, costing employees more than $20 billion in terms of medical expenses, worker’s compensation and a decrease in productivity each year. In a bid to tackle this problem, an increasing number of employers are now implementing a strategy called ergonomics in workplaces around the country. 

Many people think of massage as a single treatment with no variations. However, this isn’t the case at all. There are numerous different types of massage therapy techniques, each of which also has slightly different benefits for your mind and body. So, how do you choose the right type of massage therapy? When you choose an experienced and skilled massage therapist, they will be able to advise you which technique will be most effective at treating the concerns that you have. For example, deep tissue massage is principally recommended for physical healing while aromatherapy massage therapy tends to be focused on relaxation and improving emotional wellbeing.

The holidays may be a time of celebration, but the pressure involved means they can often be as stressful as they are enjoyable. Unfortunately, this stress can have a significant effect on your body since when you feel stressed, your body produces hormones that trigger your natural ‘fight or flight’ response. This response causes your heart to race, your breathing to speed up and your muscles to tense, ready to react. These effects aren’t serious if they only happen once in a while, but when your body goes through this process repeatedly in a short span of time, it can be bad news for your health.

Whiplash is a fairly common injury in which the head and neck are moved rapidly back and forth. Often, we see this type of injury associated with car wrecks but can also occur from a variety of activities. This type of injury can cause intense pain that makes it challenging to accomplish regular physical activities. However, the good news is that chiropractic care can help.