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Sore lower back and tight neck from long sitting and looking down at a phone, and the Espandi braces that help

Achy Back and Tight Shoulders From Sitting All Day? 3 Everyday Habits for Office Workers to Get Your Balance Back

Do long hours of sitting and looking down at your phone leave your neck and shoulders stiff and your back aching? 3 simple everyday habits to help you work on...

Getting started with Pilates at home: core training for better posture, with the Espandi Pilates set

Pilates for Beginners | Core Training at Home to Tone Up

Can Pilates really help you tone up? This article explains the core principles of Pilates, beginner-friendly moves, and how to use a Pilates ring and resistance band to work on...

Improving foot drop: daily gait training and support devices, with Espandi rehabilitation braces

Foot Drop: Everyday Gait Exercises and How to Choose a Walking Aid

Foot drop can make walking less steady. Adjusting your daily routine and doing strength exercises can help you keep your walking steady, and a suitable brace can offer extra support...

Easing neck and shoulder ache at a desk: five stretches that work in the office

Neck and Shoulder Ache? 5 Easy Ways for Office Workers to Loosen Up in 5 Minutes

Fed up with neck and shoulder ache? Here are 5 practical ways to loosen up: stretching, massage and heat, plus adjusting your posture and managing stress. Simple tools such as...

Ankle braces for preventing sports sprains and walking steadily day to day, from Espandi

Do I Need an Ankle Brace? Why Looking After Your Ankles Matters More With Age

Ankle braces aren't just for athletes. They are also used by active people, office workers who stand for long hours, older adults and people who have sprained an ankle before....

What to do about back pain from long hours sitting, with Espandi lumbar belts in Taiwan

Lower Back Ache? A Problem for 8 in 10 People in Taiwan, and 6 Everyday Ways to Look After Your Back

More than 8 in 10 people in Taiwan deal with lower back ache, and long hours of sitting, poor posture and weak core muscles are the main causes. This article...