How sitting all day affects the body
Most of us have heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking.” The implication, of course, is that sitting too much is actually harmful to your health. What might surprise you, however, is just how detrimental sitting can be. With one in four Americans sitting for eight hours per day or more, there’s never been a better…
Neck & Shoulder Pain: You’ll Want To Sit Up And Read This…
When I was a kid, whenever I’ve heard someone say that posture is important, or that you can do damage if you don’t sit or stand currently, I didn’t quite pay attention to the importance of it. There is nothing worse than hearing: “Stand up straight, or ” sit properly”, and “stop slouching!” However sometimes…
5 Daily Habits That Reduce Stiffness
I wanted to answer a common question I get asked about being stiff which we get asked regularly by clients at PhysioFit: “Kim, do you have any advice for someone like me who isn’t in a lot of pain? I’m just incredibly stiff when I wake up on a morning, and I feel it throughout…
How Your Mattress Affects Back & Neck Pain
People who suffer from back and neck pain, particularly when it’s chronic, look to many sources hoping to relieve their discomfort. One frequently asked question is whether the purchase of a special mattress will help to manage back and neck pain. Since a large amount of a person’s time is spent sleeping, a poor mattress can…
