We know that stress can make us feel overwhelmed mentally but it can also leave us feeling tired and sore physical. We typically feel the tension from stress in the muscles around our neck, shoulders and upper back. When these muscles in particular are tight and they can lead to tension headaches as well as…
Using optimal body mechanics is the ideal way to prevent musculoskeletal injuries but situations do exist where good posture may be difficult to attain. Getting stuck in awkward upper body postures, like the ‘chicken wing’ or with your arms overhead for long periods of time can lead to fatigue or breakdown of the muscles in…
When our ergonomic consultants perform ergonomics assessments either in person or virtually it is common to see individuals with their monitors positioned incorrectly. Monitors that are positioned too high, too low, or too far away can result in strain and discomfort in the muscles and joints of the neck and upper back. Having monitors positioned…
Having your keyboard and mouse positioned optimally, which allows you to follow the guidelines of the MoveSafe ‘Big 3’ healthy postures and movement, is vital to preventing injury in the workplace. A keyboard and mouse that are positioned improperly may result in awkward shoulder postures, which can cause tension and discomfort in the muscles and…
This daily floor routine is great to do first thing in the morning while your coffee is brewing. These stretches and exercises aim to loosen up the back and hips to help facilitate optimal postures and movements. Subscribe To Our Monthly Newsletter Name* First Last Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Company Name* Consent* I agree…
These short follow-along exercise videos are great for your team to use for energizing the body once every hour during video conferences, webinars or meetings. As always, quality is important so please ensure you follow the instructions provided in the video to make sure you are using proper technique. MoveSafe® Movement Break #1 The exercises…
Gripping hand tools and the repetitive movements required to use them are common contributors to workplace Repetitive Strain Injuries. These injuries can occur in the back, neck, shoulder, forearm, wrist and hand. As always it is vital that workers use the ‘Big 3’ healthy postures and movements while performing work tasks. The following videos provide…
Whether you are sitting in an office chair, a dining room chair, on the couch or in the car, how you sit matters. When we sit with poor hunched forward posture we are asking the muscles of our neck and upper back to hold up our heads, which can weigh up to 15 pounds, and…
Hinging at the Hips is one of the key elements of the MoveSafe ‘Big 3’ healthy posture and movements. To Hinge at the Hips means that when you bend forward you maintain neutral 3 curve alignment with your spine as you send your hips and buttocks back behind you. This prevents the discs in your…
We have built 4 workstation set-up guides – for home office, traditional seated office, standing office and vehicle. The attached MoveSafe standing workstation set-up guide will cover the basic principles of how to adjust your sit-stand workstation to encourage safe movements and postures. Download PDF Subscribe To Our Monthly Newsletter Name* First Last Email* Enter…
