Category: Muscle Imbalances
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The Pelvic Floor & Dental Hygienists: Why It Matters More Than You Think
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If you’ve spent any time scrolling through wellness content, you’ve probably heard about the pelvic floor—but what does it have to do with being a dental hygienist? More than you might think! As dental professionals, we spend hours seated, leaning forward, and working in awkward positions. Over time, these postures…
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Sitting vs. Standing While Working on Dental Hygiene Patients: Which Is Better for Your Health?
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“Sitting is the new smoking.” So, it begs the question: Which is better—sitting or standing while working on patients?
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5 Effective Stretches to Relieve Muscle Imbalances in Dental Hygienists
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Muscle imbalances can impact anyone at any age. But they’re especially an issue for dental hygienists. The best way to correct muscle imbalances is through a combination of stretching the tight muscles, strengthening the weak muscles, and myofascial release. Today we’ll focus on the first piece: stretching commonly tight muscles…