by Libby | Jan 15, 2020 | Desk workers, Ergonomics, Glow Physio
I harp on about this a lot! Especially to anyone I treat for pain aggravated by desk/computer work! #sorrynotsorry Microbreaks are tiny little breaks you take regularly throughout the day to mix up your position/posture. They can be very short (even 30seconds can...
by Libby | Jan 19, 2017 | Back pain, Balance, Desk workers, Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pilates, Posture, Shoulder pain, Sports injuries, Therapies
We know that Pilates is one of those ‘all rounders’ when it comes to exercise. It’s great for building strength and stability, for improving flexibility, balance and mobility and also offers the added bonus of challenging the brain<->body connection. One of the...
by Libby | Nov 23, 2016 | Desk workers, Ergonomics, Exercise, Glow Physio
Have you heard that “sitting is the new smoking”? While this might sound a bit dramatic, increased time spent sitting does actually increase your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression and a number of other nasty conditions. As...
by Libby | Dec 13, 2015 | Back pain, Desk workers, Exercise, Glow Physio
Cracking your knuckles / back / neck (or whatever tickles your fancy) can feel oh so good. But is it any good for you or should you be avoiding it all together? What happens when you crack a joint? Self-manipulating or ‘cracking’ a joint involves taking it to the end...
by Libby | Sep 6, 2015 | Desk workers, Ergonomics, Exercise, Glow Physio
We know that sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time is not great for our bodies. It can contribute to neck pain and headaches, back pain, shoulder pain and wrist pain, amongst other things. So what can we do about this...
by Libby | Aug 2, 2015 | Desk workers, Ergonomics, Exercise, Glow Physio, Posture
Fitballs (a.k.a swiss balls, exercise balls, physio balls) are a fantastic and cost-effective piece of equipment that can be used in many different ways to improve strength, balance and stability. There is also a commonly-held belief that they should be used in place...
