How does Virtual Reality work?
So you’ve heard about XRHealth, or virtual reality, and you’re interested in trying it out … but how does virtual reality work? Why should you try it? What is Virtual Reality? VR is a computer-created environment that we can interact with. Using VR headsets to give users a more realistic experience is one way to […]
3 Running Technique Tips
Over the past year, more and more people have been picking up running as a sport due to restrictions and gym closures. You might be one of them! But have you been doing it properly? Lace up your shoes and read on to explore 3 simple running technique tips! 1. Do not let your knees touch […]
Ice or Heat?
If you’ve ever injured yourself or experienced significant physical pain or discomfort you’ve probably wondered if it was better to place ice or heat on the area to alleviate it. Maybe you’ve even tried both! Ice treatment Ice is mostly used after sustaining an acute injury. This means if you’ve sustained a new injury within the […]
5 Tips for Working From Home
Sitting at a desk for long periods? Or perhaps sitting on a couch or a barstool while working from home? Constant headaches? Neck pain? Upper back and shoulder pain? These are common challenges people working from home face every day. If this sound like you, then this article is for YOU! Prolonged sitting, particularly in […]
5 Ways to Stay Active in Isolation
Some gyms are closed, many sports seasons are delayed, but that doesn’t mean activity has to stop. It’s just as important as ever to exercise and stay active in isolation, for the sake of both mental and physical health. Here are 5 top tips for keeping fit and healthy during isolation: Find something you enjoy […]
Working From Home Ergonomics
Working from home, and feeling your spine creak every time you pull out your laptop? We’ve got some tips to help you get more comfortable and improve your working from home ergonomics. What are we aiming for? The general rule for sitting properly at your desk/workstation is maintaining a 90 degree bend in your arms […]
How to Help Manage Chronic Pain
1. Learn about pain You may have heard the popular phrase “knowledge is power”. Staying educated about your health is empowering, and helps you to take control of your wellbeing, and this is especially true when it comes to chronic pain. Learning about how pain works has been proven to lower pain severity, increase function […]
