Dr. Donald A. Ozello, DC, CCSM, CCN
Chiropractic, Health, Fitness and Function
Nerve slides are non-exertion, non-resistance motion exercises which help lessen nerve entrapment. Nerve slides are also known as nerve glides and neural mobilization. They are useful in treating nerve entrapment conditions caused by scar tissue encasement.
Nerves are positioned between and through muscles on their path from the spinal cord to their destination in the … Read the rest
The human body is designed for motion. Sitting at a workstation in static positions performing repetitive motions is unhealthy. Sitting at a workstation in bad posture performing repetitive motions at a poorly fitted workstation is extremely unhealthy and leads to injury.
Repetitive Strain Injury is also known as repetitive stress injury, cumulative trauma disorder, repetitive … Read the rest
Motion is essential to preventing computer workstation injuries. Dynamic motions performed during regularly timed breaks decrease muscle tension, increase blood flow and help lessen the chance of injury.
Working long hours at the computer workstation is a way of life. Repetitive strain injuries from computer work are common. Motion exercises and proper ergonomics lower the … Read the rest
Correct workstation ergonomics helps lessen the possibility of acquiring a computer workstation-related injury.
Sitting at a computer workstation for hours is unhealthy and leads to Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI.) The human body is built for motion. Prolonged sitting, static positioning and repetitive motions increase the possibility of acquiring a painful and performance limiting condition.
Proper lifting technique is vital in the prevention of back pain.
When lifting an object from the floor stand as close to the object as possible. Take a shoulder width or wider stance. Point your feet slightly outward and align your knees with your feet. Squat down by bending at the hips and knees. Keep … Read the rest
Genetic, extrinsic and intrinsic factors play a major role in our health and fitness. Your genetic make-up is what’s inside your DNA. This is your starting point. Extrinsic factors occur outside the body and intrinsic factors take place in the body.
Each of us has a genetic factor for every disorder, disease and condition. … Read the rest