This exercise will open the hips and stretch the muscles around the pelvis area. The “At Work ” series is a collection of videos that can help your posture whilst you are seated at your desk. The exercises are based on Pilates and Yoga techniques which improve posture, reduce back pain and reduce the chances of suffering from back, hip, neck, shoulder and arm aches and pains. Practiced at regular intervals throughout the day mean we can avoid ” fixation”, that is staying in a fixed seated positions, which have been proven to weaken postural balance and give rise to aches, pains and serious injuries. The exercises take us out of these fixed habits and allow the essential flow of oxygen, fluids and energy around the body and to the brain.
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There are approximately three million beds and mattresses sold annually in the UK. 30% of beds and mattresses purchased are for relief from a back problem, and 35% of purchases result in a disappointment for at least one partner or both.
Traditionally, beds have been viewed as furniture, and marketed in an extremely visual way by retailers. Terms such as orthopaedic have been introduced by the bed manufacturers, which, in fact, has very little meaning as to the performance of the mattress incorporated in the bed, other than to suggest some form of medical benefit. To date, there has been little or no medical research on sleep surfaces in the form of randomised controlled clinical trials anywhere in the world. Read more
The most common form of spinal injury and back pain can be attributed to sedentary lifestyles. Hunched, with shoulders leaning forward, in a car, over a desk, at your computer, or in front of the TV, all of these postures increase the risk of injury and back pain over time.
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Relax your eyes with this video from the ‘At Work’ series.
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A quick video exercise to keep your fingers and wrists supple At Work.
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