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The Truth In Your Hips (Because They Don’t Lie)

by WRNW You feel it, right? The motion, the tension? If you move for a living, your hips are a part of every motion you make. If you’re not using your hips correctly, the rest of your body will never fall in line. From proper lifting to to a strong

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Lumbar Superstar (That Is What You Are)

by WRNW Run away with us on a resourceful journey as we shift our focus to a workplace warrior often carrying the weight — the lower back! Just as a solid cornerstone supports towering achievements, a sturdy back is pivotal for a productive and pain-free workday. Work Right presents a

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Wrist Risk Filled With Terror

by WRNW Eight tiny bones. That’s it. Your wrist joint is connected to the rest of your arm through these bones. No wonder wrist pain and injury is so common in the workplace. Highly repetitive tasks, gripping, and grasping make the wrist highly vulnerable to stress and strain. Why be

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Thumbs Up For Safety

by WRNW Do you sometimes feel you’re all thumbs? This might mean you feel clumsy with your work or your hands, but we could think of worse things. Our thumbs do more for us than we give them credit. (Try opening a door or buttoning a button if you need

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Oh Heck, My Mid-Back

by WRNW Get ready to groove and protect your mid-back with our latest set of body part resources! We’ve got the beats, the tips, and the moves to keep your spine in line. Whether you’re working, playing, or busting a move on the dance floor, we’ve got your back —

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A Little Grease for the Elbows

by WRNW Injuries to your funny bone are no laughing matter, but rest assured you’re rubbing elbows with the RIGHT experts with Work Right! We’ve compiled our top-notch resources specifically for the elbow – turns out we have a whole room dedicated to them – to arm you with the

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Count On Us (And Your Fingers)

by WRNW Feeling that tingly feeling about what to do with pain in your hands, but can’t put your finger on it? Count on Work Right to point you in the right direction. The fingers (and your hand) are the focus of our next Body Part Resource series. Because of

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A Weight Off Your Shoulders

by WRNW It’s that time again, Industrial Athletes. Work Right preaches prevention and this month our focus is on the ball and socket joint – the shoulder! When it comes to work, there isn’t much your shoulders don’t play a role in. To take the weight off of your shoulders,

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Pain In The Neck

by WRNW What isn’t, right?! This is likely especially true if you spend ample amounts of time at a computer or workstation. Posture is a practice and worth your time, plus your neck will thank you! You have one body in this lifetime, and as an industrial athlete you have

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Fanny Packs Over Bad Backs

by Sam Grimm, ATC Have you been experiencing unexplained low back discomfort? Maybe it is time to get rid of that big bulky wallet you carry around in your back pocket! Many men carry around large wallets in their back pocket, and studies have shown that this can lead to

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3 Ways to Prevent Shoulder Injuries

While having a strong and stable shoulder as well as a consistent resistance training program is the ultimate way to prevent shoulder injuries, there are also some key principles to pay attention to during everyday tasks. These 3 tips can be found in more detail in a video with Ally

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Yoga For Low Back Pain

Low back pain is a leading cause of disability everywhere. If you are human, there is a good chance you will have an episode of low back pain at some point in your life. Further, there is a good chance that you will have it again. Then there is chronic

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