Archive for May 2023

People are always looking for a quick fix. Whether it’s weight loss, overcoming low back pain, or getting rid of headaches, we all crave immediate results. Quick results motivate us and increase our belief that we can make a change that has value to us. When it comes to preventing soft tissue injuries at work,…

In our last post, we discussed quick fixes that relieve pain and swelling after an injury occurs. While pain relief is of course vital in the short term, icing and rest only treat the symptoms of injury, not the cause. To prevent injuries long-term, you need to identify the source of the problem and give…

A basic squat is the foundational movement of nearly all other movements, including heavy lifting. When we push, pull, sit down, stand up or even pull something sideways, our mechanics should include a bit of a squatting motion. When we go up or down stairs, we are essentially doing one-legged squats. This single movement is…

In our previous post, we discussed why it’s important to have a correct squatting position when lifting. But correct positioning is only one piece of the puzzle. Strengthening the power muscles and utilizing them with work activities can help your team avoid injury while lifting. Stabilizing and Strengthening Your Core When the TIPS team asks…

Did you know the human body is approximately 60 percent water, but that we constantly lose water through breathing, urination, and sweating? Water is also a significant part of our body’s temperature control system and needs to be continually replaced.  If we lose more water than we take in, we risk becoming dehydrated and succumbing…