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How Chiropractic Care Can Help Office Workers

In today’s modern society, millions of Americans have desk jobs that require them to sit in a chair and stare at a computer screen for several hours a day. Office workers spend over 1,700 hours in front of a computer screen each year. This is a significant amount of time spent in a chair with little movement. It’s not surprising that office workers are susceptible to health issues, such as back and neck pain, muscle stiffness, headaches, poor posture, and stress. Chiropractic care is an all natural treatment that offers a variety of benefits to help office workers feel better. This leads to better work productivity and focus, as well as not as many sick days. Keep reading to find out how this whole body approach to health and wellness helps office workers.

Reduce Back and Neck Pain

If you have an office job, you are likely well acquainted with having back and neck pain. Studies show that around 89 percent of office workers experience musculoskeletal pain. When you sit in the same position for an extended period of time every day, it makes sense that it can cause health problems. Chiropractic care is an effective treatment, which gently and safely readjusts any spine misalignments that cause pain and discomfort in the back or neck.

Additionally, chiropractic care does not need pain relief medications to work. These medications can have harsh side effects and contain relaxants. Indeed, this is not an ideal, long-term solution, as it will make you less productive and focused at work. Pain medications also focus on masking pain symptoms, rather than finding and addressing the root source of the problem. Chiropractic takes a different approach by providing pain relief, as well as addressing and fixing any spine misalignments causing you pain.

Improve Your Posture

When you spend most of your day at a desk, this sedentary lifestyle can take a toll on your posture. The human musculoskeletal system is designed to be in motion, not sit still for hours. Regularly sitting at a desk for several hours with little movement can place excessive pressure on your spine. This pressure can damage your spine’s natural curvature. Poor posture may lead to other problems, including nerve damage and spinal subluxations. As a result, this can cause pain and discomfort.

A chiropractor can help improve your posture, which is done by properly aligning your spine. When your spine is correctly aligned, you will be able to maintain a natural posture and allow your nervous system to function properly. When your nervous system is working properly, it can effectively communicate with your body, which can then begin healing itself as it was intended.

Furthermore, chiropractic adjustments can also help prevent future back injuries. Better posture will also boost your confidence as you naturally sit up straighter and taller, rather than being hunched over in your office chair.

Reduce Headaches

There are not many things more uncomfortable and distracting than a headache. Headaches can be due to several factors. For instance, if you stare at a computer screen for hours, you may experience eye strain and fatigue from the bright lights and blue tinted computer screens. This eye strain can lead to headaches. When you are stressed at work, this can also lead to headaches. You may be wondering if headache relief is possible. The answer is yes! By receiving a chiropractic adjustment focusing on finding the source of your pain, you will begin living a healthier life free from headaches. With less pain, this will help improve your productivity and focus at work too.

Boost Your Focus and Work Productivity

When you are in pain, it can be challenging to focus on anything other than your pain. Your focus is on your body’s pain and how you can find quick relief. This is not ideal for a sustainable, healthy lifestyle nor for your job. Luckily, chiropractors can help you by creating a personalized treatment plan that identifies and removes your pain by getting to the root source of the problem. No matter what the cause is, the benefits of not being in constant pain will naturally boost your focus and productivity at work. When you feel good, you will have the energy and motivation to work better.

As you can see, you are not limited to just pain relief medications when it comes to desk-related pain and discomfort. Indeed, chiropractic care provides several benefits that will not only improve your work life, but your life in general. Contact Enlighten Chiropractic in Lakeville, MN today to discover how we can help you achieve better health and wellness through our gentle, effective chiropractic care. We would love to become your new Lakeville Chiropractors!

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