
My neck, shoulders and arms are killing me: Repetitive Stress Injury
Many of us, if we are honest with ourselves, spend some time during the day rubbing our neck and shoulders. Many of us also spend a large portion of our day in a forward facing position. We are required to sit at desks (students and workers alike). We type or text, we garden or paint. Think about all the varied activities that fill your day and how much of it is spent with our arms in front of us. Now think of how much attention you give to reaching your arms behind you, stretching and releasing that forward stress on your body. It’s not equal, is it? So, your arms, neck and shoulders fatigue and strain from overworking and not enough balance. (more…)