Many people live with chronic back pain. For some, this pain is the result of an injury or other underlying condition, but for other people, postural stress causes it. If you have a desk job, the hours spent sitting down may be contributing to that postural stress, By changing habits and seeking help from an expert such as a chiropractor, you can find relief from back pain.

Link Between Sitting & Back Pain

Experts say sitting puts up to 90 percent more pressure on your back than standing does, especially if poor sitting posture is causing your back to be imbalanced or strained. While you’re busy at work, you may get distracted from maintaining proper posture while developing subconscious habits that cause back pain.

Your head and shoulders may be hunched forward while you’re looking at your computer screen, or a chair with poor lumbar support might make you lean forward from your lower back, causing disk decompression. The position of your keyboard, mouse, and phone also contributes to tension and imbalance in your back.

How to Deal With Back Pain at Work

As much as possible, spend more time standing at work, either by using a stand-up desk or taking breaks to walk around about every 30 minutes. When you’re sitting at your desk, keep your feet flat on the floor and your lower back against the back of your chair to keep your weight evenly distributed. Your computer screen should be even with your nose, so you don’t have to strain your neck to see it, and your keyboard, mouse, and phone should be close enough that you’re not continually reaching forward and putting tension on your shoulders and upper back.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Many people who suffer from back pain find relief in chiropractic care.  By utilizing joint manipulation and other therapy methods, a chiropractor can help to gently restore movement to your spine and ease your muscle tightness to help reduce or eliminate lower back pain caused by prolonged postural stress.  In addition to pain relief, the goal of chiropractic care is to help prevent future injury, so your chiropractor may offer  posture advice and may give you exercises to help strengthen and stabilize the muscles of your back.

Wellness Solutions Chiropractic Center, LLC in St. Louis, MO, offers safe, effective chiropractic care for acute and chronic pain management. Whether you have ongoing neck and back pain, you’re dealing with sports injuries, or you’re looking for headache relief, their certified doctors and trainers will develop a personalized treatment plan to meet your needs. Call (314) 892-8009 today to schedule an appointment, or visit their website to learn more about the treatments they offer.