For some of us, the mobile phone has almost become a natural extension of the hand. Everyone from kindergarten children to seniors, intellectual and physical workers, is “immersed” in smart devices. They are so addictive that the sense of time is lost, which has a negative impact on health, especially on your back. A study by Riga Stradiņš University shows that 76% of children aged 4–6 years old have asymmetrical posture and 50% have posture disorders. As children get older, the frequency and intensity of the problem increases. Diāna Silantjeva, physiotherapist at TONUS ELAST, explains how the use of mobile devices affects posture and how to improve it.
For some of us, the mobile phone has almost become a natural extension of the hand. Everyone from kindergarten childr...
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A sedentary lifestyle, too much time spent using smart devices and watching TV, which was especially true during the Covid-19 pandemic when children spent the school year at home, as well as other reasons, may cause children to develop posture problems, which, if not noticed in time, may create unpleasant consequences in the future. Therefore it is important to react in time.
A sedentary lifestyle, too much time spent using smart devices and watching TV, which was especially true during the ...
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At the time when Covid-19 took over the world, the homes of many office workers became their workspaces as well, where they had to find a place for both a desk and a computer, as well as a chair, and adequate lighting had to be provided. A person must be able to balance all this in a manner that does not harm the back, as well as the overall health of the person.
At the time when Covid-19 took over the world, the homes of many office workers became their workspaces as well, wher...
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The spinal column is the most important part of the human musculoskeletal system, and the vertebrae are a sophisticated complex of joints, which needs to be treated with care. Most often, during the lifetime, the lumbar part of the spine suffers for various reasons. Pain in this region is one of the most common reasons for why people develop working incapacity for longer or shorter periods.
The spinal column is the most important part of the human musculoskeletal system, and the vertebrae are a sophisticat...
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Intervertebral disc hernia or rupture is a diagnosis many people are exposed to within their lifetime. Without timely treatment, this disease may cause serious health disorders and a significant loss of quality of life. Yet, there is also good news; if detected early, the problem may be treated successfully, and it is a myth that only surgery may help.
Intervertebral disc hernia or rupture is a diagnosis many people are exposed to within their lifetime. Without timely...
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Posture problems may arise both for children and adults. They may be both hereditary and develop during the lifetime. There are many causes for the problems, as well as different possibilities for their resolution. The most important thing is to notice them as soon as possible.
Posture problems may arise both for children and adults. They may be both hereditary and develop during the lifetime....
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