If you sit or stand all day at work, you probably have found that it takes a toll on your back. Sitting or standing all day can cause stress on the musculoskeletal system, specifically the spine, causing not only back pain, but an overall feeling of discomfort, soreness, and even pain.  It can lead to chronic joint pain from not enough support for the knees, hips, feet, or other joints.  

The Importance of Spinal Health 

The vertebra in the spine are responsible for allowing the body to move, twist, turn, or bend throughout the day.  The spinal cord, housed within the spine, is part of the central nervous system, meaning that it helps control the function of the body’s systems, including the organs and soft tissue.  When any one of the vertebrae that make up the spine are out of alignment, it can have a significant impact on nervous system function.  Spinal misalignments cause nerve interference that disrupts communication within the body.  When this happens, disaster can strike in the form of headaches, back pain, neck aches, and a multitude of other health conditions that can affect your comfort at work and home. 

Proper Support Eases Pain 

Some simple changes in how you sit or stand at work can have an impact on chronic pain.  For instance, proper back support when you sit for long periods of time can reduce pain.  Ergonomic are designed to eliminate stress on the back and body for those who sit most of the day.  Being aware of how you sit or stand can make a big difference as well.  Sitting at a 90 degree angle with hips and knees in alignment and feet resting flat on the floor is one of the best ways to minimize discomfort when sitting and increase your stamina to sit for longer periods of time. Standing in proper alignment with your weight balanced on both feet, hips back, chest out, shoulders straight, and head up will also ease unwanted tension and stress.  But sometimes, this isn’t enough to complete alleviate pain.  If you have utilized these tips but still find yourself in pain, the question remains, “What else can I do?”

Chiropractic Adjustments for the Workplace

The precise movements of a neurologically-based chiropractic adjustment will target spinal misalignments that will address the root cause of pain.  When the body can function at high levels of health, it can provide relief from chronic pain so that you can have endurance and stamina to sit or stand for long periods of time more comfortably.

To obtain regular chiropractic adjustments, please call Augustine Chiropractic Wesley Chapel at 813-994-6008.

Dr. Brian Augustine of Augustine Chiropractic in Wesley Chapel, FL, has over 31 years of experience treating patients for their neck pain and other ailments through personalized chiropractic care treatments. The locally owned and operated chiropractic clinic offers both in-office treatments and at-home therapy regimens to help people recover and heal from auto injuries and other conditions. The staff is dedicated to providing alternative and therapeutic solutions for better overall health. Give them a call today at (813) 994-6008 to schedule an appointment or visit their website to learn more about their services!