Our feet are highly complex structures, with each foot consisting of 26 bones and hundreds of muscles, ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels. Your feet support and balance your body weight, and any alterations in your foot structure and alignment can have poor consequences for other joints in your body and even your overall health. Custom [...]
Why ergonomics is important in the workplace Ergonomics is the science of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems for people to use them safely and efficiently. Focusing on ergonomics is important because assuming incorrect postures for long periods can cause strain on your body and even affect your musculoskeletal system. Improper postures can lead [...]
What is chronic low back pain? Chronic lower back pain refers to pain felt in the lower back, and has been persistent for more than 12 weeks. Low back pain is extremely common, with up to 80% of adults experiencing it at least at one point in their lifetimes. Symptoms of lower back pain include [...]
Maintaining healthy joints plays an important role in helping you stay active and feel great. This article discusses five bad habits to avoid, which can put the health of your joints at risk.
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient medical practice based on traditional Chinese medicine. It is widely used around the world to treat a variety of medical conditions. Acupuncture is considered to be a complementary medicine practice and involves the insertion of fine needles through the skin at specific points of the body with the [...]
