How Can Office Workers Minimize Back Pain at Work

Hundreds of thousands of people work in office settings and all of these workers are at risk of back pain and neck pain. If you work in an office, all hope is not lost. Our team at Cedar Springs Family Chiropractic shares some steps you can take to minimize potential pain at work.

Understand What’s Causing Your Pain

It’s difficult to solve a problem when you’re unsure of what exactly the problem is. Back pain in an office is typically due to one of two reasons: improper setup or improper posture. Unfortunately, improper setup often leads to improper posture. So it’s important to start by analyzing your workspace to answer the following questions:

• Is everything you use within reach, or do you have to lean or stretch to retrieve items?
• Is your monitor at eye level, tilted back about 20 degrees?
• Are your elbows able to rest at a 90-degree angle when you’re typing?
• Is your chair at a height that prevents you from having to lean or stretch?
• Do you have lumbar support?
• Can your feet rest flat on the floor when you’re in your chair?

By answering these questions, you can determine what things in your area should be adjusted.

Maintain a Healthy Posture

It is far too easy when you sit at a desk to allow your posture to fall over time. You can prevent this by setting a timer to check and adjust your posture every hour or so. Additionally, regular exercise and visits with a chiropractor can help you maintain your posture more naturally.

Take Breaks

Sitting in an office chair for too long can easily lead to back and neck pain. When you do your hourly posture check, consider getting up for a short walk and do some stretching.

Relieve Office Pain with Our Chiropractor in Cedar Springs, MI

If you are one of the many office workers that suffer from neck and back pain, chiropractic care can help you find relief. Call Cedar Springs Family Chiropractic today at (616) 696-2688 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.