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Poor sleeping, texting and other routine activities can literally be a pain in the neck. Here are some tips to remember that can help you avoid neck pain: DO: Choose a pillow that supports and maintains your neck’s natural curve. A pillow that is too soft doesn’t give your neck the support it needs, and pain can result. DON’T: Bend your head down for any length of time to text or use another electronic device. Doing so can cause unnecessary strain and resulting pain. DO: Perform regular strengthening and stretching neck exercises each day DON’T: Burden your back and neck with a backpack, bag or briefcase that is too heavy. Lighten your load. DO: Be conscious of how long you’re sitting. If you’re sitting for long periods, set a timer on your phone to get up and move so your muscles get some much-needed activity. Over-sitting can actually lead to pinched nerves and pain.

Technology is amazing when it keeps people connected but it comes at a price. Every year, more workers are experiencing tech neck symptoms due to prolonged periods working on the computer. We're All Spending Too Much Time Staring At Screens. The act of holding your head flexed and forward while looking down at your handheld device and/or laptop screen places your cervical spine in a tenuous position. Take care of your body, and do what you can to avoid neck pain, even if it means disconnecting from a constantly connected high-tech world. Here a few simple steps to help you start: * Designate time away from the computer each day * While at work stand up every 20 minutes AND Take a 3 minutes walking rest break each hour, OR Stand up every 15 minutes & bounce around for a minute before sitting back down * Sit in a chair with a headrest * Block distracting sites that are making you spend more time on the computer * Place your computer monitor directly in fr

If you've never thought much about whether you’re sitting or standing stance is doing harm to your health, you might want to start before you find yourself in a bad mood. Whenever you’re sitting at a computer, be conscious of your posture and keep your feet evenly planted on the ground. As many people are finding themselves spending more time sitting slumped behind a screen or standing on their feet for hours on end without a break, paying attention to your posture is more important than ever. Here's why: Each time we lean forward 60 degrees, the stress placed on our neck is increased dramatically. This can lead to numbness, pain, pinched nerves and improper breathing—none of which are good for your mood! Stress on your neck can also lead to tense upper back and shoulder muscles, resulting in headaches which can be very frequent for some with poor posture. Your body language is closely related to posture. A slumped stance can make us appear sad, afraid or

Four Habits of a Happy Spine We often experience pain when something isn't working properly. By that logic, feeling good would mean that everything is working fine, right? Not always. Because it's often easier to tell when your spine isn't as healthy as it could be, we'd like to share four habits of a happy, healthy spine. 1. It's carried well. For a healthy spine, good posture is crucial. This doesn't mean just standing up straight when you're moving about, but also being conscious of how you sit when you're at work or home and even how you sleep in your bed. 2. There's always time for exercise. A happy, healthy spine needs regular exercise to function well. So, what's the best way to exercise your spine? Work the muscles around it like your abs so they're strong enough to maintain its proper position. 3. It gets proper nutrients. When we eat healthily, chances are we're more conscious of how it may help our cloth

​Take notice of your posture. If you're on a computer or mobile device chances are good that you're slouching. Ergonomics ​Take notice of your posture. If you're on a computer or mobile device chances are good that you're slouching. Amplifeied

Sitting kills. We’ve heard the message loud and clear. “By bringing more movement into your non-exercise time, you can engage forgotten muscles & offset some of those sitting effects,” says biomechanist Katy Bowman. “It doesn’t have to be intense, it just has to change your geometry.” So here's a tip, every hour get up and walk around the office. Even if it's down the hall & back.

While some workplace stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and performance—and impact your physical and emotional health. It can even mean the difference between success and failure on the job. You can’t control everything in your work environment, but that doesn’t mean you’re powerless—even when you’re stuck in a difficult situation. Whatever your work demands or ambitions, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from the damaging effects of stress and improve your job satisfaction. What you can do Initiate positive relationships at work and beyond Get up and moving—don't sit in a desk job for more than an hour at a time Learn how omega-3 fats in your diet helps reduce stress and boost mood Get the full amount of sleep you need to feel your best Regain control by prioritizing and organizing Look for the humor in what seems to be a bad situation Learn more by reading the related articles When is workplace stres