In today’s digital age, 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 every year. This is a significant amount of time spent in a chair with little movement. To no surprise, office workers are susceptible to health issues, including back and neck pain, as well as muscle stiffness, headaches, poor posture, and stress. If you aren’t aware, chiropractic care offers a variety of benefits, which help office workers feel better. This leads to better work productivity and focus, as well as not as not as many sick days. Keep reading to learn how this whole body approach to health and wellness helps office workers.
Decrease Back and Neck Pain
If you have an office job, you are probably well acquainted with having back and neck pain. Studies indicate that an estimated 89 percent of office workers experience musculoskeletal pain. This isn’t surprising when you sit in the same position for an extended period of time every day. Chiropractic care is an effective treatment, which gently and safely readjusts any spine misalignments that cause back and neck pain.
As an added bonus, chiropractic care is an effective treatment without the need for pain relief medications. These medications can have harsh side effects and contain relaxants. Indeed, this is not an ideal, sustainable option, as it will make you less productive and focused at work. Pain medications also focus on masking pain symptoms, instead of finding and fixing the root problem itself. Chiropractic care 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 excessive pressure can damage your spine’s natural curvature. Poor posture may lead to additional problems, such as nerve damage and spinal subluxations. In turn, this can cause pain and discomfort.
Chiropractic care can improve your posture, which is done by correctly aligning your spine. When your spine is properly aligned, you will be able to maintain a natural posture and allow your nervous system to function properly. When you nervous system is working correctly, it can effectively communicate with your body, which can then begin healing itself naturally.
Aside from better posture, chiropractic adjustments can 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.
Decrease Headaches
There are not many things more uncomfortable and distracting than a headache. Headaches can be due to a variety of factors. For example, 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 that focuses on finding the source of your pain, you will being living a healthier life free from headaches. Indeed, this means improved productivity and focus at work.
Improve Your Focus and Work Productivity
When you are in pain, it can be challenging to focus on anything besides the pain. Your focus is on your body’s pain and how you are going to find relief. This is not ideal for a sustainable, healthy lifestyle nor for your job. Luckily, chiropractors can help you by creating a custom treatment plan that identifies and removes your pain by getting to the source of the problem. No matter what the cause is, the benefits of not being in pain will 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 numerous benefits that will not only improve your work life, but your life in general. Contact Keystone Chiropractic today to learn how we can help you improve your health and well-being through our state-of-the-art chiropractic care.
