Ergonomics Blog Posts

4 Commonly Overlooked Sciatica Remedies

By: Vijay Vad, MD | Jan 09, 2020
Woman applying a hot pack to her upper back
If you have tried the common sciatica treatments and if your symptoms continue to bother you, try these 4 overlooked and effective remedies to relieve your sciatica pain.
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9 Lesser-Known Tips for Easing Neck Pain

By: Marco Funiciello, DO | Oct 22, 2019
Man sitting in office chair which supports his neck
When conventional pain control methods don’t work, consider trying lesser-known methods, like acupuncture and holistic treatments.
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7 Tips to Alleviate Back Pain on Your Road Trips

By: David DeWitt, MD | Sep 12, 2019
View of sunset through a windshield.
Long car rides can cause back pain to flare up for many people. Fortunately, there are strategies you can employ both before and during your trip to get pain relief while on the road.
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3 Reasons You May Have a Stiff Neck

By: Marco Funiciello, DO | Aug 27, 2019
Transparent skeleton flexing its neck forward and backward
A stiff neck or reduced range of motion in the neck can be painful, frustrating, and sometimes mysterious when the cause is unknown. Here are 3 possible causes of your neck stiffness.
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Sleeping with Neck Pain: What You Need to Know

By: Scott Curtis, DO | Aug 15, 2019
Woman staring at a clock in the middle of the night
Neck pain and stiffness can interfere with your sleep. Here are some tips to reduce neck pain by considering your sleep position, pillow, phone use, and exercise habits.
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No, Phones and Text Neck Are Not Causing Skull Horns

By: Grant Cooper, MD | Jun 25, 2019
Man with neck pain sitting in bed looking at his cell phone
News reports sensationalized claims of excessive phone use potentially causing young people to start growing small horns, but the data is lacking.
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3 Ways to Improve Forward Head Posture

By: Gavin Morrison, PT | Feb 14, 2019
Pproper head posture and forward head posture
Learn what simple things you can do to improve forward head posture.
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3 Standing or Seated Herniated Disc Exercises

By: Ron Miller, PT | Dec 07, 2018
three people performing seated hamstring stretch for sciatica from a herniated disc
If you want to avoid getting on the floor, here are 3 lumbar herniated disc exercises you can do while standing or sitting in a chair.
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Reducing Neck and Back Pain at Work

By: Michael Reid, DPT | Oct 30, 2018
Man sitting in front of his laptop
People who sit at a desk all day may find themselves using poor posture that results in back and neck pain. Employing a few simple tips can help improve posture and reduce discomfort in the workplace.
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The Essential Role of the Psoas Muscle

By: Stephen Falatyn, MD | Jan 22, 2018
Anterior view of back muscles in the lumbar spine including quadratus lumborum muscle, piriformis muscles, diaphragm, and psoas muscle.
The psoas muscle plays an important role in helping us walk and maintain a healthy posture.
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4 Commonly Overlooked Sciatica Remedies

If you have tried the common sciatica treatments and if your symptoms continue to bother you, try these 4 overlooked and effective remedies to relieve your sciatica pain.

References

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9 Lesser-Known Tips for Easing Neck Pain

When conventional pain control methods don’t work, consider trying lesser-known methods, like acupuncture and holistic treatments.

References

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7 Tips to Alleviate Back Pain on Your Road Trips

Long car rides can cause back pain to flare up for many people. Fortunately, there are strategies you can employ both before and during your trip to get pain relief while on the road.

References

  • 1.Air Bags. United States Department of Transportation, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Website. https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/air-bags. Accessed August 29, 2019.
  • 2.Using Efficient Steering Techniques. United States Department of Transportation, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Website. https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/steeringtechniques.pdf. Accessed August 29, 2019.

Sleeping with Neck Pain: What You Need to Know

Neck pain and stiffness can interfere with your sleep. Here are some tips to reduce neck pain by considering your sleep position, pillow, phone use, and exercise habits.

References

  • 1.Hansraj KK. Assessment of Stresses in the Cervical Spine Caused by Posture and Position of the Head. Surgical Technology International. 2014;11(25):277-9.
  • 2.Mortazavi SAR, Parhoodeh S, Hosseini MA, et al. Blocking short-wavelength component of the visible light emitted by smartphones’ screens improves human sleep quality.

No, Phones and Text Neck Are Not Causing Skull Horns

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References

  • 1.Shahar D, Sayers MGL. Prominent exostosis projecting from the occipital squama more substantial and prevalent in young adult than older age groups. Sci Rep. 2018; 8(1):3354. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-21625-1.

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