KN Magazine: Articles
Headcase: How To Avoid Eye Strain, Headaches, and Pulling Your Hair Out
Writers spend countless hours at desks, often ignoring the physical and mental toll that sustained focus can take on the body. In “Headcase,” Mary Lynn Cloghesy and Jason Schembri explore how eye strain, tension headaches, and “Tech Neck” are connected through the body’s fascial system, while also addressing the emotional pressures writers face from rejection, criticism, and creative blocks. The article offers practical strategies to protect both body and mind so writers can sustain a healthy creative life.
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) and How to Avoid Them
Writers, beware: repetitive strain injuries can sneak up and derail your creative flow. In this practical and empowering guide, Mary Lynn Cloghesy and Jason Schembri explain what RSIs are, how to spot the warning signs, and the ergonomic, physical, and mindful practices that can keep you writing—and living—pain free.
Upper Cross Syndrome: What is it? Why should you care?
Writers spend countless hours at their desks, but how is that affecting your body? This post introduces Upper Cross Syndrome—a common muscular imbalance among writers—and offers practical advice for preventing pain, boosting focus, and sustaining long-term health.
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