Integrated Sport, Spine & Rehab

Do you carry a heavy purse?

What about sitting at your desk with poor posture, looking down at your phone for prolonged periods, or even wearing the wrong types of shoes?

These can all have detrimental impacts on your joints and may cause what we refer to as a “repetitive stress injury.”

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Your joints play a vital role in your body.

They connect bones, provide support, and help you move.

When joints are damaged, either by injury or disease, it can cause significant discomfort and loss of function. How do you avoid joint pain?

As with most things, prevention is the best cure. ...

You shouldn’t feel like you’re sitting on a rock when you’re at work.

You’re probably under enough pressure as it is.

There are different options such as memory cushions or gel cushions and lots more.

It should be thick and comfortable.

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You don’t want to settle for a chair you don’t like.

Sitting for an extended period isn’t as comfortable as you might think.

Not even the laziest cat would tolerate this.

Other than standing up regularly, a great way to ensure you’re comfortable for as long as possible is to go for a chair ...

Stretching after a long day of work feels satisfying.

Unfortunately, that satisfying crackle is your spine revolting against the discomfort of the day.

The spine is curved inward and sitting for too long results in slouching, which slumps the spine even more.

Head to our blog to learn more.
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With so many people working from home these days, we’ve noticed more and more patients asking us about what kind of chair they should have in their home office.

Sadly, we also see a lot of people coming in because they haven’t chosen the right chair.

The reality is that the chair they spend ho...

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There is significantly less back and neck pain in individuals who are regularly active than in people who live a more sedentary lifestyle.

Be sure to talk to your physical therapist or doctor first if you're just starting out.

You want to find out if there are any limitations on what you can do...

We know that a lot of back and neck conditions are created from a continuous strain that comes from a back that is not supported as it should be.

You can be careful to keep your back in a "neutral" position to avoid strain.

To minimize pain in the upper back and neck while sleeping, do your b...