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Motion is Lotion

HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED STIFFNESS? JUST REMEMBER MOTION IS LOTION.

We all experience stiffness at some point in our lives. So does this mean that getting stiff is just a normal part of aging? If so, what can you do about it? We have made this guide to stiffness to help you understand how getting stiff happens, what to do about it and how to prevent it.

FIRST THE PROBLEM: STIFFNESS

Joint stiffness is a symptom that can be caused by various factors:

• Aging – tendons and ligaments lose their flexibility
• Lifestyle – desk jobs and Netflix binging
• Inflammation – swelling taking up all the joint space
• Pain – the body avoids full movement of a joint

THE SOLUTION: MOTION IS LOTION

Think of stiffness like rust and movement like WD-40.

Is working from home a pain in the neck?

There are lots of reasons why your head might be hurting more these days… kids running around, dog begging for a walk, phone constantly ringing and no personal space, just to name a few things. You have enough to deal with, don’t let your workspace be the problem of your pain. We have come up with some home friendly ideas and tips to help improve and prevent your neck from hurting.

The easiest way to improve your posture while working from home is to change where your computer screen is.

Quarantine 15 weighing you down?

With the gyms closed, working from home and the heat ramping up, activities levels may be soaring down. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your fitness and health while we have to stay inside! There are some great ways to still exercise and eat right, here are some great ideas from our team.

“My dog has all of this pent up energy ever since the dog park closed.