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POSTURE AND HEALTH
Posture does not only affect sitting and standing. A few organs that are affected by your posture are:
The Heart
Lungs
Stomach
Gall Bladder
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WRIST PAIN
According to OSHA repetitive strain injuries are the most common health problem affecting workers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the chief disabling occupational hazard resulting from repetitive motion. Carpal Tunnel surgery has a 50% failure rate.
Prevention is a better solution.
Soft tissue work done by an experienced massage therapist can help prevent the inflammation and pain caused by CTS.
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BACK PAIN
80% of all people have back pain at sometime in their life. The most common "activity" in the workplace is sitting, which increases the pressure on your discs.
This results in inflammation and pain.
Back pain is the most frequent cause of activity limitation. Massage can help ease the pain.
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NECK PAIN
The typical active person takes neck movements for granted until pain limits activity.
The most common reasons for neck pain are:
- Sleeping improperly
- Watching TV in bed
- Poor ergonomics on the computer
- Falls/Accidents/Trauma
- Lifting weights improperly
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