Back Pain In The Workplace
Whether it’s back pain in the workplace, at home or even while commuting, I have found that sitting down all day and concentrating on a screen is THE most common reason I see people every day for neck, shoulder and lower back problems.
Luckily there are a few simple things we can all do to help combat this.
How To avoid Back Pain
- If you work in an office with a ‘hot desk’ policy, always take time to adjust your chair.
- Adjust your seat to allow your feet to be placed flat on the ground, with your knees bent at 90 degrees, making sure there is only a very gentle slope downwards from your hips to your knees.
- Your eyes should be level with the top half of the computer screen. This means you may need to place the screen on a stand (or on a shoe box) to ensure it is at the right height.
- Make sure you feel supported when sitting in a chair. Your bottom and shoulder blades should be touching the backrest.
- Your keyboard and screen should be straight in front of you, not to one side.
- When working for prolonged periods of time, get up regularly to give your spine a break. Never sit at your desk for longer than 60 minutes, without moving.
- When taking a break, get up and walk around, stretch a little; do something completely different to give your body a total break from sitting. Moving around even for a minute will give your back a chance to move. The best advice is simply not to sit for hours in one position. Keep moving!
How Can Regular Chiropractic Care Help?
- help maintain strength and flexibility
- enhance coordination
- ease first signs of stiffness and pain
- properly maintain the nervous system
Chiropractic visits help to alleviate tension and increase muscle function so that you feel better physically. When you feel physically better, and have increased flexibility and stability, you feel better mentally, and you may be less likely to get hurt on the job. If you have a job which leaves you more susceptible to injury, you may want to consult our chiropractor about preventive treatment today.
For more information on how we can help, contact us to schedule an appointment, or give us a call on 92626566 Sydney CBD or 95509480 Lewisham.