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Self Care

Someone once said “You cannot pour from an empty cup.”  Sound advice. It is the month of Love, so make filling your cup and caring for yourself a priority. Self care is an important aspect to optimal health and well-being. It is the act of purposeful tasks to nurture physical, emotional and mental health. Here are 5 easy ways to begin self care this month:

1. Physical Health – Be proactive about your health. Sleep well. Eat well. Exercise often.

2. Socialise – Life gets busy. But take the time an energy to cultivate the bonds of friendship and family.

3. Mental Health – Maintain a healthy inner dialogue. Keep your mind sharp and indulge your curiosity with mentally stimulating activities.

4. Spiritual – Spirituality can mean meditation, prayer or just finding a deeper sense of meaning with the universe.

5. Emotional Well-being – Speaking to someone about and adopting healthy coping mechanisms to deal with difficult emotions like anxiety, anger and sadness.

 

 

https://www.verywellmind.com/self-care-strategies-overall-stress-reduction-3144729

How to Minimise Back Pain in the Workplace

The human body is a dynamic organism, and being in one position for too long can lead to back stiffness, tightness, and even pain. However, there are a few things you can do to prevent and minimise back pain when working in an office:

1. Proper ergonomics: a supportive chair that allows for both feet to be firmly on the ground and your knees and hips to rest at 90 degrees. The small of your back should be supported, but if it isn’t, use a small cushion to help fill up the space. Make sure to also bring your chair as close as you can to your desk so that you’re not having to reach your arms and shoulders forward to use the keyboard and mouse.

2. Adjust screen height: Ensure your screen is relatively at eye level and clearly visible. Even if this means having to increase the font size to eliminate the need to squint and get closer to the screen, which can strain the neck.

3. Take frequent breaks: A break doesn’t necessarily mean having to leave your workspace entirely. Just remaining near your desk, stretching, and moving around in place can help to move and lubricate joints. Preferably, though, taking a short, 1-minute walk every hour (to a colleague’s desk or the printer) would be best. Just make sure to move.

 

If you are struggling with back pain or would like further information, get in touch with your chiropractor.

 

Please click on the following link if you would like to read more on the article used: https://spineina.com/blog/back-pain-at-the-office/

 

Neuralgia

The medical term for sharp, shooting pain from a damaged or irritated nerve is known as neuralgia. Neuralgia can occur in any part of the body and may range from mild to severe in intensity of pain. Trauma, ageing, illnesses such as Shingles and diabetes, and pressure applied to a nerve by a bone or tumour, have been known to cause neuralgia. Chiropractic treatment gets to the crux of the problem and focuses on improving nerve and joint function, which alleviates undue pressure and helps to clear nerve interferences.

 

Please click on the following link if you would like to read more on neuralgia: https://totalhealthchiropractic.com.au/can-chiropractic-care-help-with-occipital-neuralgia/