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 | Feb 21, 2018 | Back pain, Ergonomics, Exercise, Glow Physio, Posture
You might understand that standing and sitting with good posture is something you should strive to do…but do you know why? Good posture can not only limit the strain on your joints, ligaments and muscles, but it can also make you appear taller, stronger and more...
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 | Jun 28, 2016 | Back pain, Ergonomics, Glow Physio, Mums, Posture
I know a lot of money can be spent on really fancy feeding chairs by new mums or mums to be. You’re going to spend a lot of time in it, it might as well be a good one, right? Except…most new mums I see DON’T spend a lot of time in them… Despite...
by Libby | Mar 15, 2016 | Back pain, Ergonomics, Glow Physio, Posture, Shoulder pain
This is one of those questions I am asked a lot! You might remember I gave my top tips for choosing the right pillow here, but picking the right mattress can seem even more daunting. This is because they are more expensive, and they are usually replaced much less...
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...
