With the school/summer holidays around the corner, most of you may be gearing up to go on a summer holiday. Why not book in a consultation for your car? As many of us may be travelling long distances to get to airports or holiday destinations, it is important that you do not start the holiday […]

Our intrepid Directors practise what they preach – an active healthy lifestyle & regular pilates can help to prevent many back & neck problems.  Even better when coupled with a sit-stand desk & active ergonomic seating in the workplace! And yes, the Guinness tasted good too!

We were able to combine our Directors expertise this week & offer Wine Tasting as part of our Products & Services Showcase Week! Angela Harrison is WSET 3 (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) & Cert.Ed qualified. She’s travelled the world extensively visiting vineyards & meeting the winemakers & loves to share  her passion for all […]

  May 14th to 18th 2018 9am-5pm The Studio, 214 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, B16 9PH What it’s about… Learn how to break the cycle of poor posture at work – back/neck pain – absenteeism – treatment – poor posture at work – back/neck pain ……. Come & experience for yourself the features & benefits of […]

Selecting the right mouse can be important to reduce symptoms of conditions such as RSI, Carpal Tunnel and Tennis Elbow. Some mice are clinically proven to reduce pain in the neck, arms and shoulders. Below showcases a selection of mice that can be trialled in our Showroom. The DXT mouse is a compact ergonomic mouse that ensures a […]

Our height adjustable sit stand desks are proving a popular option to encourage dynamic movement, as the user alternates between the seated and standing position.  This can help to relieve existing back pain or prevent future episodes from occurring.  If a desk is to be shared between several users (e.g. hot desking), the memory controller […]

For many pregnant women back pain is often felt, especially the second trimester onward. This is due to ligaments naturally becoming softer and stretching to prepare the body for labour.  Consequently, this can put strain on the joints of the lower back and pelvis, which can cause backache. In order to reduce this lower back […]

We’ve been listening to feedback from some of our Clients, who’d appreciate Consultations either before or after their working day.  We’re therefore trialling offering Consultation appointments between the extended hours of 08.00 – 18.00, strictly by appointment. The Studio’s regular hours remain as 09.00-17.00 but if you’d like an early bird appointment or want to […]

With correct chair set up, it is important to get all other aspects of the office workstation right. The European guideline (ISO Standard) advises a neutral position when using a keyboard and mouse. However, when using a full length keyboard this is not achievable. According to Bakker Elkhuizen, research by Microsoft shows that an active computer […]

Nowadays, most people drive and this can have an impact on day to day living. Whilst short journeys may not be problematic, if you drive for long periods of time without taking a break, you may experience back/shoulder/neck pain. One reason for this is incorrect seating set up. During a Driving Consultation at Total Back Care, […]