Technology can make our life easier, provide us with amazing gadgets, and open us to a world of information and connection. But how does it impact the human body? Being a bodyworker who specializes in repetitive strain injuries, body mechanics, and ergonomics, I am particularly interested in the interplay of man and machine. I purchasedContinue reading “Pain in the App – Some Smartphone habits not so smart”
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The Body Remembers – Childhood Origins of Adult Musculoskeletal Issues – Part II
Soft-Tissue Injuries Most children incur many bruises, scrapes, cuts, and muscle tears before they are fully grown, and sometimes these can have long-term consequences for the body. Severe pain can cause muscle guarding, even when an injury heals properly.17 Myofascial trigger points can be activated by soft-tissue injuries. For example, neck traction during birth canContinue reading “The Body Remembers – Childhood Origins of Adult Musculoskeletal Issues – Part II”
Redesigning Movement – Can You Change? Part 5 – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) or Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) seen by health professionals and is also one of the most preventable conditions. It presents as pain, burning, numbness or tingling in the wrist or hand, which becomes worse after using the hands for activitiesContinue reading “Redesigning Movement – Can You Change? Part 5 – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome”
Redesigning Movement – Can You Change? Part 4 – Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is known as lateral epicondylitis or more simply, tendonitis. It is inflammation of the tendon attachment to the humerus. The pain involved usually begins at the outside of the elbow and can radiate down the arm and in severe cases, to the hand. Most commonly, pain and sometimes weakness is brought on byContinue reading “Redesigning Movement – Can You Change? Part 4 – Tennis Elbow”
Hands-of-Faith Holistic Healing Centers® Blog 