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Feature Article:- Relieving tension and pain - stretching at your computer
By Brad Walker of Walkerbout Health
If you're sitting for long periods of time behind a desk, computer or steering wheel the muscles in your shoulders, neck and upper back can really tighten up. The following information, and stretching exercises, will help you stay loose, supple and tension free.
Why is Stretching Important?
By placing particular parts of the body in certain positions, we are able to increase the length of our muscles. As a result of this, a reduction in general muscle tension is achieved and our normal range of movement is increased. The benefits of an extended range of movement includes: increased comfort; a greater ability to move freely; and a lessening of our susceptibility to muscle and tendon strain injuries.
Along with an extended range of movement, a regular stretching program will also help to improve posture; develop body awareness; improve co-ordination; promote circulation; increase energy; and improve relaxation and stress relief.
What else can you do?
Before we move onto the specific stretching exercises that will help you relieve pain and tension from sitting for long periods of time, let's have a look at some other techniques you can use.
* Move around
Get up and move around at least every hour. This will help to promote circulation and get the blood flowing to the muscles that need it most.
* Drink plenty of water
Water is an important component of just about every function that takes place within your body.
It helps your body eliminate toxins and waste products; it helps to maintain proper muscle tone; it cushions joints; and it helps transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.
* Deep breathing
Many people unconsciously hold their breath, which causes tension in our muscles. To avoid this, remember to breathe slowly and deeply throughout the day. This helps to relax our muscles, promotes blood flow and increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to our muscles.
To read the rest of the article and view the great stretching photos just click on the attached link. Stretching at your computer
Also if you enjoyed Brad's article make sure you have a look around his site for his free sports injury handbook.
The Stretching Handbook
News and Reviews
WORKERS COMPENSATION CHANGES
There have been several changes proposed for June 2006 in relation to the Workers Compensation Scheme in NSW. The most important are listed below.
The first change, will be the removal of the “freeze" that was issued as of June 2005 preventing employers from altering their Workers Compensation Insurer during this time. The “freeze?was basically issued in order to allow WorkCover to realign and reassign the market share within NSW Workers Compensation to provide the new agents, Gallagher Bassett and Cambridge with a client base in the NSW Market. Now that movement can occur in the market place it is important you select the most appropriate insurer/agent for your business.
The second change is the introduction of grouping into the NSW Workers compensation market with all “related employers?with combined wages of $600,000 to be grouped with the one workers compensation agent within the NSW scheme. Is your business grouped? Perhaps you need some more advice if you are?
In addition to the above changes, employers renewing on or after 30 June 2006 will also be eligible for the premium rate reductions previously announced by Premier Morris Iemma of 5% (announced in December 2005) and a further 10% (announced in March 2006) and will also have their premiums assessed under a new Experience Premium Calculation that replaces the use of the “F?Factor.
Agents will now be assessed on how they manage claims as well....which will effect your premium. So if you have injuries, your choice of insurer will be important as not all insurers perform the same. In some circumstances you may have more than one insurer managing your claims depending on how old they are.
If you want more information on this or you are not too sure how this will effect your business? Please email enquiries@safetyequipment.net.au and we will send you the details of worker's compensation specific brokers who can source you the best quote for your business.
# The information provided is provided as a general outline and is not intended to be a definitive statement on the subject matter.
# Professional advice should always be sought before any action is taken in relation to the any of the matters described herein.
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