Is Work Causing You Pain? There’s a Fix For That!
Hello, friends!
I'm excited to spend the next few newsletters introducing you to some of my favorite health care professionals in the Oakland area. Why? Although acupuncture and herbal medicine provide a ton of benefit, most of us need other forms of specialized care from time to time.
Let's Prevent and Alleviate That Pain!
Today I'm introducing Allen Yagjian, a passionate ergonomics consultant who can come to your home or office (or visit by Zoom) to get your work station working for you! He works with kids too -- I know several of you have concerns about your children's postures when they're doing homework and spending time on the computer.
Why is proper ergonomic positioning important?
- It prevents strain and injury to the neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands
- It affects mood and productivity
- A properly set up work station and ergonomic habits will last you for your working lifetime with a single up front investment
- New-found comfort at your work station provides ease for 8+ hours of your day
- It saves you money that you might have to spend in the future on diagnostics and various forms of physical therapy (including acupuncture!)
Did you know that musculoskeletal (ergonomic) injuries represent 33% of all workers compensation costs? Each claim costs over about $30,000 per claim plus non-direct costs which are typically around 5 times the direct costs.
To learn a little more, check out my brief chat with Allen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtc8blAaeXQ&feature=youtu.be.
You can reach Allen at yagjian@ergobility.com or 510-909-4081. Please send this newsletter along to anyone else who needs this information about how to solve their ergonomic concerns! Allen can also speak with your HR manager if you're working from home and hoping that your company can cover the cost of a consultation.
Can you tell I'm so excited that Allen's around to provide ergonomic support?!
It's Fall - A Great Time for Family Fun!
Before I end this note I wanted to let you all know that my favorite Bay Area photographer, Leigh Ann Pincus, is running a fall special. If you're looking for great images for holiday cards or you've hunkered down and skipped your annual photos, Leigh Ann is offering mini sessions on November 20 and 27. You can book her at https://lapincusphotography.com/mini-sessions. We can't wait to get our next set of pics from her in the next few months - the pic above is already nearly five months old!
With love,
Janet
