Author: Caitlin Parsons

Sitting, in general, is challenging for the body; our bodies simply weren’t designed to sit for long periods of time. We hear this message all of the time: sitting is the new smoking. as it has been linked to many health issues including neck and back pain, increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. In […]

Let’s be real, working as a dental hygienist can be tough work. It can be challenging physically, mentally, and emotionally. For many offices, there is a constant state of change happening, and it can be draining for some to keep up. Temping at offices, in my opinion, is even more challenging. In this blog, In this […]

According to Merriam Webster, ergonomics is defined as “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.” I describe ergonomics as setting up the workspace so the practitioner, as well as the equipment and surroundings, are positioned in a way that supports […]

Sitting for long periods of time can take a toll on the body, especially the hips. If you sit for extended periods of time, you may be feeling tightness in the front, back or side of your hips. Although most people think this is due to the aging process, it’s likely a reflection of your […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy, with a prevalence in the general adult population ranging from 2.7 to 5.8 percent, according to American Family Physician. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. In this blog post, I share my favorite exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome pdf. Anatomically speaking, the […]

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an important contributor to work-related disability. In fact, an astonishing eight million people are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome each year. The surgery for CTS is the second most common type of musculoskeletal surgery behind back surgery. In 2015, surgery for carpal […]

Along with specific physical exercises, sitting for long periods of time is one of the main causes for tight hips. Unfortunately, tight hip muscles can lead to many things, including aches, pain, injury and lack of functional movement. In this blog, I will teach you how to improve hip mobility with three different practices. As […]

Sitting for long periods of time is tough on the body… it can be a real pain in the neck (see what I did there?:). Sitting for an extended amount of time can put unnecessary pressure on the body. After 12 years working as a dental hygienist, and the last five years running my business, […]

I struggled with neck and shoulder pain for years. I struggled to find stretches for neck and shoulder pain that actually worked… but when I did, everything changed. I created some powerful stretches that I’m sharing with you inside this article. So let’s get down to it–I’m guessing you’re here because: You either have neck […]

I want to teach you how to set up a good yoga space. One of the biggest reasons people don’t do yoga is because it is intimidating. Determining what style of yoga to pick is one just one challenge, for instance. The next challenge I see is what yoga clothes to wear and how to […]

Let me guess, you are here because you’re tired of being in pain from sitting down for long periods of time. You’re not alone there. I’m sure you’ve heard, sitting in general is not good for our posture, mental state, and overall health of our bodies. According to this article from Mayo Clinic, there are […]

That moment when your alarm goes off in the morning, you open your eyes and wonder if you ever fell asleep at all: those mornings are not fun. Whether that happens occasionally, or all the time, I want to help you. As someone who used to struggle with anxiety-induced insomnia, and both a teacher and […]

Whether you struggle with anxious thoughts moment to moment, in your every day, or in social settings, this article is for you. Let’s just call it like it is — living with anxiety sucks. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects 6.8 million adults yet only 43.2% of […]

It’s time to start become the best version of ourselves and hold ourselves accountable for achieving this. In this article, I share three simple tips for dental professionals to become a better version of themselves, and get to the bottom line faster. Although this post talks specifically to dental professionals, it’s extremely relevant for ALL […]