Muscle and/or joint pain are the most common reasons for missing work. There are many complex reasons for this pain – an interaction of human genetics, psychology, lifestyle, social environment, physical environment, economics – but there ARE a few simple things you can do to prevent or manage pain and strain in the workplace!

Human beings spend close to a third of their time alive in a state of unconsciousness. Why? Because we would die without it. Sleep is a process of regeneration. Our muscles repair. Our brains consolidate memory. However, lack of sleep (quantity and/or quality) can reduce your body’s ability to repair and adapt. This can lead to a long list of short- and long-term health issues.

Hip pain is felt when the tissue around the hip (joints, muscles, nerves, etc) is under threat of damage. However, pain is a symptom and may be disproportionate to any actual damage.

Telemedicine is simply healthcare delivered from afar. This can include phone calls, text/email, pictures, and (importantly) video chat. But is it right for you?

Shoulder pain has many causes, and many treatments. If you’re struggling to figure it out, read through this guide as a start.