Entries by Sarah Chajka

Slouching at the desk is not the problem

The shift towards remote work has been increasingly prevalent with more people spending longer hours seated in front of a desk and screen. While this transition allows people more flexibility it also raises concerns for its potential impact on the musculoskeletal system. My husband transitioned to working from home remotely at the start of the […]

FREE SEMINAR ON THE ESSENTIALS OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

FREE SEMINAR SATURDAY MARCH 25th @ 11am-12pm WHAT WILL BE COVERED: It is quite accepted that our day-to-day to habits have a profound impact on our health, but what that looks like can get confusing. I will go over what makes up a “healthy lifestyle” beyond just diet and exercise. We will discuss how to individually apply […]

Injuries and Spring Time Tasks

During my master’s program we learned about the term ‘Weekend Warriors”. The term was used to describe individuals who work at a sedentary job during the week and then complete physical, heavy tasks on the weekend. These individuals may become injured as their bodies are not used to the increased heavy work. With the nicer […]

Ways to Stay Active During Social Distancing

I was out for a walk with my husband and kids the other night when we walked past a driveway filled with sidewalk chalk and the saying “Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving.” Although everyone should be practicing social distancing at this time it is still important […]