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Promoting Pain-Free Posture: Simple Stretches for the Office Worker

Promoting Pain-Free Posture: Simple Stretches for the Office Worker . A BodyMend Wellness Clinic Presentation Facilitator: Rob Rossi, Active Care Specialist, Personal Trainer March, 2014. AGENDA. Introductions Poor Posture & Pain Maintaining Proper Posture

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Promoting Pain-Free Posture: Simple Stretches for the Office Worker

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  1. Promoting Pain-Free Posture: Simple Stretches for the Office Worker A BodyMend Wellness Clinic Presentation Facilitator: Rob Rossi, Active Care Specialist, Personal Trainer March, 2014

  2. AGENDA • Introductions • Poor Posture & Pain • Maintaining Proper Posture • Stretching to Alleviate Pain • Simple Stretches for the Office Worker (Demonstration/Interactive session) • Assistive Devices (Posture Medic) • BodyMend Wellness Clinic Resources

  3. Session Goals • Create an awareness of connection between poor posture and the development of pain for the office worker • Identify solutions for preventing poor posture • Introduce simple stretches to help alleviate and prevent pain

  4. Poor Posture and Pain Poor posture includes: • Shoulders hunched forward • Slouched back • Tense shoulders Can lead to the development of migraine headaches, tension headaches & back pain

  5. Maintaining Proper Posture Try to be aware of your posture… • Shoulders down, and back • Sit up straight, lengthen your spine • Ensure good back support (supportive chair/cushion) • Take short stretch breaks

  6. Stretch to alleviate & prevent Pain • Be mindful of your posture • Take 5 -10 minutes each day at work to stretch • Keep well-hydrated; water helps to flush out toxins.

  7. Simple Stretches for the Office Worker Demonstration & Interactive Session

  8. QUESTIONS?

  9. The Posture Medic device

  10. Additional Resources • Article on “Promoting Pain-Free Posture: Proper Ergonomics for the Office Workplace” • Summary of “Simple stretches for the Office Worker” • Consultation with our Physiotherapist • Consultation/exercise program development with our Active Care Specialist/Personal Trainer • Posture Medic device • FREE Comprehensive Health Assessment

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