Screens dominate our work and personal lives, so the importance of maintaining proper computer posture can’t be overstated. Prolonged computer use with poor posture can lead to chronic pain. The main areas affected are the neck, back, and wrists. Correct posture and regular massage therapy can reduce or even prevent a lot pain. Proper computer [...]
Back pain
Lower back pain affects millions of people each year across all age groups and lifestyles. Whether it’s caused by poor posture, an inactive lifestyle, or chronic conditions, the discomfort can range from mildly irritating to severely debilitating. In a world where we often turn to quick fixes, massage therapy can be a gentle yet effective [...]
In previous posts, we’ve covered ways that massage therapy can help with specific, individual health issues. But as you are more than just the sum of our individual parts, so are the effects of massage on your health overall. Per research with the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), massage can help with each of these [...]
June is National Safety Month! Healing Touch Charlotte is participating in safety awareness by sharing tips on ergonomics throughout June. This week’s tip is: CARRY IT RIGHT Do you sit on your wallet all day? This can not only put you off balance by lifting one side by a few inches, it also presses on [...]
June is National Safety Month! Healing Touch Charlotte is participating in safety awareness by sharing tips on ergonomics throughout June. This week’s tip is: SIT UP and MOVE Sit up and move to avoid “Tech Neck”. Tech Neck is pain caused when a person leans towards the screen while engaged in extended computer work. The [...]