by Mark Barnes, DPT | May 28, 2020 | back pain, ergonomics, Healthy Habits, Movement, Pain-Free
Finding an ideal at-home work set-up can be challenging. Not only do we often find our space limited, but other obstacles like spouses, children, and pets can make for a continually shifting workspace and chaotic atmosphere. All of which creates a ‘perfect storm’ of...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Jan 24, 2020 | Better Posture, Education, Healthy Habits, Movement, Uncategorized
Have you ever woken up in the morning with a stiff neck? Maybe you weren’t even able to turn your head without feeling a sudden pain? Neck pain can be just as frustrating as it is physically limiting. Following these tips to help get you back to your normal routine....
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Nov 6, 2019 | back pain, Education, ergonomics, Healthy Habits, Movement, Pain-Free
Almost everyone knows at least one person who suffers from back pain, you may have it yourself. So why is back pain so common? The answer is simple; we sit too much. Think of your typical day. How many hours do you spend sitting? According to a 2016 study published in...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Sep 6, 2019 | back pain, Better Posture, Education, Movement
Try thinking about a time that you were in pain, what details do you remember? You probably remember the exact place you were at when the pain started. You definitely can remember what caused you to be in pain and how you made the pain stop. For many of us, using...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Jun 13, 2019 | Better Posture, Business, ergonomics, Healthy Habits, Movement, Stress Reduction
How long do you spend each day sitting, including your commute, and especially when ‘stuck’ in the same position at work? At work, most of our time is preoccupied with our job duties. Rarely do we find ourselves thinking about how long we sit or stand during the...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Aug 25, 2016 | back pain, Better Posture, Core Strength, Healthy Habits, Movement, Stress Reduction
Americans are working harder than ever and it’s taking a toll on our back health. It’s not only those who have heavy lifting jobs who are feeling the pain; office workers and other jobs that spend the majority of their day sitting are feeling the strain as well. Pain...
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