Massage chairs have emerged as a popular solution to the challenges and risks of a sedentary lifestyle. Massage therapy is a useful way to regulate circulation, eliminate pain, and reduce tension throughout the body. Thanks to the evolution of ergonomic furniture, you don’t need an in-house masseuse to stay healthy. Your massage chair can give you everything you need to...
If you’ve ever tossed and turned for hours before finally settling into a deep slumber, you know how frustrating it can be when counting sheep simply doesn’t work. Although sleep is a basic physiological need, the ability to snooze peacefully throughout the night doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Stress, physical tension, and mental distractions can all take away from your...
You may not picture an office job as injury-prone work, but jobs that involve a lot of sitting can be harmful to your health — and may result in injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, lower back pain, and issues with neck or shoulder mobility. One study of nearly 8,000 adults found that on average, people spend about 12 hours...
Long hours at a desk can leave your muscles feeling stiff and sore, especially if you are working in the same position or making repetitive motions. Add poor posture and muscle stiffness, and these annoying ailments could compound and create severe pain or even permanent injury. So it’s easy to see why studies say “sitting is the new smoking.” But...
If you’ve ever experienced acute or chronic pain, you may have heard that electrotherapy can be a powerful method of relief — but how can you use this type of treatment in your daily life? There are two main types of electrotherapy devices that you can use at home: electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Both...