Pain and Human Mechanics

Health Basics

I want to tell about our bodies – Yours and mine. We are different in height, weight and possibly gender. But our common possession is the body’s inner power to heal itself and to be Pain free.

Being pain free doesn’t come from a pill bottle, a brace or in specially designed mattresses, chairs and tools. You don’t even need high tech medicine or special equipment. Being pain free comes from personal commitment and effort.

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Technology and Pain

Health Basics

When it comes to pain in the office, it’s not the problem with the monitor, mouse or keyboard. A well ergonomically designed work station will help decreases stress on our body. But what happens when you go home to cook and are standing off balance or sit in a slouched position to read your child bed time story ? The problem doesn’t reside in your keyboard, cooking pan or bed time book .The problem resides in the human body.

Sad but True:- As much as we may hate to admit it ,our parents and grandparents may have been right when they said “sit up straight “or “you know ,if you slouch ,you may get stuck like that one day “.This isn’t far from truth .That’s because the body responds to the demands placed on it .With the advent of technology ,the body isn’t moving like it used to.

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