Ergonomics

Last week I had a Mum in with her baby who told me about a sleep positioner she had used to help her baby sleep safely on her side, as she was so uncomfortable on her back. We get lots of babies in the practice with this problem and occasionally recommend sleeping a baby on…

Did you know that sitting causes more stress to the body than standing? Standing upright has a pressure of 100kg to the back, where as sitting upright has a pressure of almost 150kg. that’s a 50% increase! So it’s a common misconception that sitting is puts less strain on your back. Lying down face up…

Best Nappy Changing Technique for New Borns to Reduce Colic. Could 99% of those who change diapers be doing it wrong? It is dumbfounding to learn that by pulling a babies legs up with one hand it can be causing nerve interference leading to colic in infants. Written By: Doc John Edwards, DC

Posture tips for mums … part 3 Lifting – Off the floor: stand close to your child and, keeping your back straight, drop into a one-leg kneel. Grasp your child with both arms and hold him or her close to your body. Tighten your tummy muscles (pull your belly button towards your spine) and slowly…

Here’s a little cartoon to help us sit properly at the computer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLwIP8cBaWA Jeni 10 September 2013

Posture tips for mums… part 2 Carrying – Try not to slouch or ‘collapse’ your spine, keep your back and neck straight and shoulders pulled back – Always hold your child close to your body – Try to carry your child in the centre of your body