Home Treatment for Repetitive Stress Injury

A few months ago I joined the gym and it’s been great for fixing my posture, getting rid of shoulder and back pain, and making me feel healthier and stronger. One of my favorite gym tools –suitable for both people suffering from chronic injuries AND people who are gym junkies –  is the foam roller. [...]

Every workspace has its own ergonomic issues, and every body has different ergonomic needs and problems based on their physique and habits. A lot of generic writing on ergonomics, unfortunately, seems to be prescriptive–forcing users to try to sit in a particular position, creating tools that force you into an upright posture with your arms [...]

You haven’t heard of this new yoga pose, Camel Kissing Pose? You are missing out. Remember, kissing camels is good for you. You will stretch 34 facial muscles and 112 postural muscles in just one smooch (according to Wikipedia) and make a new furry friend in the process. Photo courtesy mysiann on Flickr How to [...]

It’s been too long since we looked at a good stretch here on this blog, but Yoga Squirrel is here to help you stretch out those 2010 blues and go into 2011 feeling refreshed. Photo courtesy Eschipul on Flickr (Eschipul on Flickr) The squirrel will show you the way: Kneel on your floor of choice [...]

Is stress is like a Godzilla trying to chew up your muscles? This hamster looks like he’s got the solution– a really great stretch! Photo credit: knittingskwelgurl Here’s how to copy the hamster: Lie on your tummy if you can–or if you’re at work do the stretch standing. Look at the wall ahead of you. [...]

Is that just Daylight Saving time making me feel stiff and drowsy? Maybe it’s time for a good stretch. Time to reach out your arms, splay your wings and get ready to fly home in just a few hours. Photo Credit: Michael.DK from Denmark on flickr You can do this stretch too. Stand up first. [...]

I think, dear readers, we could all use a stretch break! Here’s a new feature–every week I plan to post the Weekly Stretch. There are many many sites, books, videos and sources out there to learn good human stretches for whichever part of the body you want, so I’m going to do something a little [...]

The first major storm of the season hit the San Francisco Bay Area today, causing freeway snarls, nearly-drowned cars-and a lot of stiffness in my joints. Why does rain and weather change affect joint stiffness? I had to do some research to find out. Arthritis sufferers in particular have been reporting this phenomenon for many [...]

Computer users aren’t the only ones who get Repetitive stress injuries. Many people who do crafts and tasks with their hands, such as knitters, crocheters, or other creative people, tend to get repetitive injuries too. But you don’t have to give up your after-computer hobbies just because they’re also hand-intensive. You just need to give [...]

When you work full time, especially if it means chronic pain in your arms and hands, every part of life can start to feel overwhelming — the last thing you want to do is wade through a bunch of old blog entries to find the easy ways to make things better. So here is a [...]