Reducing Your Risk of Work-Related Back Pain
Whether you sit at a desk all day or have a job that requires you to be on your feet or move heavy boxes around, you’re at risk of work-related back pain. You can take certain precautions to reduce or eliminate your risk of back pain, such as scheduling an appointment for back pain treatment in McKinney and following these tips:
Using Ergonomic Office Equipment
Workplace ergonomics is the study and practice of making the workstation easier to use in order to reduce workplace injuries. Ergonomic office equipment includes adjustable chairs, sit-stand desks, wrist pads, monitor stands, keyboard trays, and more. By properly using these tools and equipment, you can reduce the stress and strain of your job duties and lower you risk of repetitive stress injuries, back pain, muscle strain, and other work-related injuries.
Stretching and Exercising Regularly
Sitting or standing all day puts pressure on your lumbar spine and back muscles, which eventually leads to back pain, stiffness, and loss of range of motion. If your job doesn’t allow you to take breaks to stretch, getting some exercise before and after work can strengthen your core muscles so they better support your lumbar spine.
Maintaining Correct Posture
One of the easiest ways to reduce your risk of lower back pain at work is to maintain correct posture. Sit with your back against your chair, your feet flat on the floor, and your thighs tilted slightly downward. Keep your head and shoulders level. While standing, make sure your weight is evenly balanced over your feet, and avoid slouching.
Scheduling Visits with Our Chiropractors
Regular visits to our chiropractors can not only treat work-related back pain and work injuries but can also prevent them. Our chiropractors can help you modify repetitive work tasks so they’re less likely to cause injury and can offer chiropractic care and rehabilitative care to treat work injuries. They can also provide education and instruction in workplace ergonomics and posture correction.
Need Back Pain Treatment in McKinney?
If you need back pain treatment in McKinney, or you want help introducing workplace ergonomics into your workstation, come see us at ChiroConcepts of McKinney. Our experienced chiropractors can determine the underlying cause of your back pain, and provide safe, effective back pain treatment that will get you back on your feet as soon as possible. We can also offer posture correction, education on workplace ergonomics, exercise education, and lifestyle modification counseling to help you prevent work-related injuries and stress. Call us at (972) 369-1471 to learn more or schedule your appointment online.
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