Office Ergonomics in Herndon

Ergonomics is the study of people's efficiency within their working environment and includes factors such as posture, workspace set-up, and occupational hazards and demands. At Golinsky Specific Chiropractic, our chiropractor is highly skilled at evaluating and assessing not only a person's body, but also his or her habits at home, at work, and during leisure activities which may be causing symptoms of physical dysfunction.

How Can Office Work Cause Low Back Pain?

It's not just people with dangerous or physically demanding jobs who need to be cautious with their health at work. People who do office work can experience physical injury or dysfunction on the job, as well. 

One of the main reasons for this is people who work in an office tends to sit for a majority of their day. Studies actually show that prolonged sitting and sedentary behavior poses a significant health risk--some health experts and researchers have actually claimed: "sitting is the new smoking"! Prolonged sitting and sitting in an awkward posture can lead to decreased spinal mobility, decreased blood flow to spinal discs, increased strain on muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the spine, tight hips, and more. 

Top Tips on Improving Office Ergonomics from Our Herndon Chiropractor

1. Take frequent standing or walking breaks (at least once per hour).

2. Set up your computer monitor with the center of the screen at eye level. 

3. If you're experiencing pain, consult with a chiropractor to help identify what's causing your symptoms, begin the process of healing, and prevent problems from recurring or becoming chronic. 

Consult With Our Herndon Chiropractor Today

Our chiropractic team at Golinsky Specific Chiropractic helps working professionals find relief from low back pain, neck pain, tight hips, and other issues. We also strive to prevent this issues from recurring by educating our patients and by looking "upstream and downstream" throughout an individual's body to address any underlying factors that may also be contributing to dysfunction. Led by chiropractor Dr. Phil Golinsky, we proudly serve community members from Sterling, Herndon, Reston, and surrounding areas. To schedule an appointment, speak with one of our friendly staff members today by contacting us at 703-904-9666.