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Are you considering an upgrade in your workstation? Whether it’s a home office or a regular office, one of the best things you can do to transform your space into one that is conducive to your health and well-being, and one that will help increase your productivity and improve your work performance, is to design the space with ergonomics in mind. Consider getting a...

To create an ergonomic workspace—this has become the goal of many individuals today. With the rise of sedentary lifestyle and the accompanying increase in lifestyle-associated diseases such as diabetes, heart conditions, musculoskeletal problems, and even certain cancers, the clamor for creating a healthy work environment has continued to grow over the years. And the good news is that many individuals have started to respond...

A total of 150 minutes every week—in Canada, this is the recommended amount of physical activity for an individual to live a healthy and active life. Unfortunately, studies show that only a small percentage of the population achieve this number. A 2011 report revealed that less than 20% of Canadians meet the number of recommended minutes. Fast forward a few years, a 2017 survey...

Has back pain become a common occurrence at the end of the day? Do you constantly feel unable to function at your best because of the pain and discomfort? If the pain is caused by your sedentary lifestyle—prolonged sitting at work and lack of activity—it’s time to consider redesigning your workspace to make it more ergonomic. First things first: ergonomic furniture Do you have...

Back pain has become an all-too-common condition in many workplaces today. The growing sedentary lifestyle in many offices has led to a high percentage of employees and workers suffering from different kinds of health conditions, and at the top of the list is back pain. Sitting appears to be the main cause of this condition, but not merely sitting—the position and timing are primary...

Do you think you’re suffering from turtleneck syndrome? If you usually feel pain on your neck and surrounding areas such as the shoulders and upper back, including headache, it’s likely that the condition is turtleneck syndrome. And yes, the good news is that there are ways you can take to address the problem and alleviate the pain, but the first thing you must do...

Turtleneck syndrome appears to be a condition that’s been afflicting more and more individuals, due mainly to the use of electronic devices such as laptops, computers, and mobile phones becoming a regular part of everybody’s life. The good news is that just like a sedentary lifestyle, turtleneck syndrome is a condition that can be easily addressed with some positive changes in a person’s habits....

Are you suffering from turtleneck syndrome, tech neck syndrome, or text neck syndrome? Called in several names, this condition has a recognizable set of physical symptoms that make it easy to diagnose. If you are experiencing pain in your neck and in areas surrounding it (the shoulders and upper back), if this is accompanied by headache or perhaps eyestrain, and if you notice your...

Looking to replace your old office chair that has started to sag and cause discomfort when you sit for an hour or two? This is the best time to upgrade to an ergonomic desk chair! With an ergonomic chair in your office, you’ll be creating a healthy space that will help you stay comfortable, healthy, and productive day after day. Before you go and...