Temporomandibular Joint Disorder aka TMJ or TMD What is the Temporomandibular Joint? The temporomandibular joint is a joint that attaches your lower jawbone to your skull. Basically the joint is a hinge that helps you to move your jaw up and down and from side to side. What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder? Temporomandibular joint disorder … Continued
Why Switching to a Standing Desk Can Help With Your Pain For those of us who work at a desk all day, common pain issues such as back pain, neck pain, wrist pain, and heavy swollen calves is just part of our day. Let’s take a closer look at why sitting down for long periods … Continued
Ergonomics is the technical discipline that is involving the understanding of human interactions among a number of settings. Office ergonomics is a design to help prevent any injury, strain, feelings of discomfort and fatigue while at your own workstation. Seating Recommendations 1-Adjust back rest to properly support your lower back (lumbar spine) 2– 2-3” between … Continued
Upper Back Pain Treatment The upper back (referred to as the thoracic spine) consists of twelve vertebrae, discs, muscles and ligaments. Back pain that occurs from the bottom of the rib cage up to the base of the neck is classified as ‘upper back pain’. This type of pain can be experienced by people of … Continued
What is Sciatica? The sciatic nerve is the body’s largest nerve. It begins as a collection of nerve roots in the lower spine, then combines into one large nerve as it runs down the back of the thigh into the legs and feet. Certain conditions can cause the sciatic nerve to become irritated: •A trapped … Continued
