Neck Pain

June is National Safety Month!  Healing Touch Charlotte is participating in safety awareness by sharing tips on ergonomics throughout June. Ergonomics as defined by Medocinet: Ergonomics: The science of making things fit people. Ergonomics uses knowledge from the fields of anatomy, mechanics, physiology, and psychology to utilize human energy most effectively. Something that is ergonomic [...]

Is Your Pillow a Pain in the Neck? The solution to a good night’s sleep can be using the right pillow. Recently, I’ve been waking up with a pain in my neck. I calculated how long I’ve had my pillow – way too long – and decided the solution was to get a new pillow. [...]

One specific type of pain has become so common that massage professionals have given it a nickname: “tech neck.”

Improving posture while working is key to improving your health. Poor posture combined with prolonged sitting causes back pain, digestion problems, reduced circulation and difficulty breathing. If you notice these issues create a healthy office with regular stretching, a standing desk (to reduce amount of time sitting), and ergonomic office setup.