For many of us city folk, we spend too much time typing at work. Here is a quick self-care technique that you can do at your job. This is a helpful way to reduce tension and pain from overuse syndromes, carpal tunnel, and tennis elbow.
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We all make them, and very few of us stick to them. When we set a goal for a patient in physical therapy, there are certain guidelines we follow. When I am setting a goal in my personal life, I try to keep the same things in mind. Is it realistic? Is it attainable? Is it measureable? It is much easier to stay on course if you know where the finish line is. So rather than say "I'm going to lose weight/get in shape this year," or "I'm going to the gym every day," which are vague and unrealistic, I would try to be more specific.
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Mom and Grandma were right! You do need to sit up straight. One of the most frequent complaints we hear in physical therapy is that our patients' necks and shoulders are tight and painful, especially if they are stuck sitting at desk all day, or driving long distances. If this is a problem for you, there is a really quick way you can help yourself. If you can recognize when you are sitting with bad posture and learn how to correct it yourself, your neck and shoulder pain will improve in the long run.
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