Pain Science

• Understanding Pain in 5 Minutes or Less LINK

• TedX “Why Things Hurt” Dr. Lorimer Moseley LINK

• 23.5 Hours LINK

Office Extra’s

• Sit to stand desks – having a flexible and modifiable work from home station is essential.  These adjustors help separate your screen from your keyboard and give you the option between sitting or standing LINK

• Lumbar (low back) support – this can change a regular chair into a much more comfortable and supportive piece of furniture LINK

• Tailbone / Hemorrhoid cushion – lots of people get pain and discomfort from sitting on their bottoms but rarely is it discussed. This off-loader is just one way to help relieve some pressure LINK

• Need more support? – Tech neck can wreak havoc on your neck and upper back and if you need more support while you are exercising or for everyday life I highly suggest one of these extra supportive bras for women LINK or LINK or LINK or LINK

• Wireless keyboards are the best way to separate your screen and keyboard for minimal cost and maximum effectiveness to decrease neck and upper back pain from constantly looking down. LINK

• Hand/ Wrist pain or numbness? – If you’re getting constant pain in your hands or wrists from either overuse, repetition, arthritis etc it is worth seeing an OT locally to have an assessment and possibly a splint/ brace made.  Joanne Smith is a great resource for anyone living in the lower mainland BC, Canada LINK

Breathing, Mindfulness, Mood

• The research behind benefits of breathing & creating a routine – Harvard LINK

• Sleep routines, meditations, breathing – Calm App

• Meditations with movement – Headspace App (Discount Code: B2CCX Apply to Checkout)

• Unwind Anxiety – App

• Little Bird Sleep Consulting – one of our best recovery hacks and one that is often pushed aside.  Check out Amber of Little Bird Sleep Consulting for tips on creating a routine that works for you and learning to recover more effectively. LINK