5 Tips for Improving Posture to Prevent Back and Neck Pain
Using improper posture at work can increase your risk of repetitive stress injuries and cause back pain or neck pain, inflammation, stiffness, and loss of flexibility or range of motion. If you’re suffering from pain or discomfort and you think your workplace or posture is to blame, our chiropractor in McKinney can relieve your pain and provide posture correction instruction. These tips can help improve your posture at work to prevent neck pain and back pain.
1. Use Adjustable Office Equipment
Adjustable office equipment will make it easier for you to maintain proper posture while working. If possible, invest in a fully adjustable office chair, a sit/stand desk, a wrist pad for your keyboard, a monitor stand, and a footrest.
2. Sit Correctly
When sitting in your chair, keep your back flat against the back of the chair. Adjust the seat of the chair so that your feet are flat on the ground and your thighs are slightly tilted downwards. Keep your back and shoulders straight, and your head level and straight over your shoulders. Use a wrist pad to keep your wrist level while typing. Your monitor should be at eye level, so use a monitor stand if necessary.
3. Take Stretch Breaks
Take stretch breaks every hour to prevent your muscles from tightening up. Get up and walk around if you can’t stretch.
4. Create a More Ergonomic Workplace
Workplace ergonomics focuses on creating a workspace that is easier and safer to use. This might be achieved by using adjustable office equipment, like a sit/stand desk, and ensuring that frequently used items and equipment are in arm’s reach. It also means that you should bend, lift, carry, and otherwise maneuver heavy items safely to prevent injury.
5. Visit Our Chiropractor Regularly
Visiting our chiropractor regularly will prevent chronic work-related health problems. Our chiropractor can use spinal adjustments to realign your spine and improve your posture. He can also provide diet and nutritional counseling, lifestyle counseling, education and training on exercises and stretches that improve your posture, flexibility, and stiffness, and instruction in posture correction and workplace ergonomics.
If You’re Showing Symptoms of Text Neck, Visit Our Chiropractor for Neck Pain Treatment in McKinney
If you’re showing signs and symptoms of tech neck, our chiropractor can design a customized plan for neck pain treatment in McKinney. Dr. Dawson will first determine the underlying cause of your symptoms, and then provide safe, effective chiropractic treatment and education to ease your symptoms and prevent recurrence. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call us today at (214) 544-8686 or schedule an appointment online.
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