Ergonomics is the word used to describe the science of workplace design. In many cases, the worker is forced to fit the desk, chair or equipment instead of the other way around. This “poor fit” can lead to back neck or arm pain and repetitive motion injuries. A chiropractor can help identify the cause of pain and provide treatment. Here’s more on workplace ergonomics from West Hartford Chiropractic LLC, in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Work and the Body
Many of the things you do in your daily work place strain on the body. A counter that is too low can result in back pain. Squeezing a tool repeatedly puts stress on the hands and arms. Working at a computer for hours on end can cause tense shoulder and arm muscles. Most people change their posture to compensate for these situations, which leads to inflammation and joint misalignment.
Your Posture
Poor posture inevitably leads to musculoskeletal problems. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments shorten or become uneven. Inflammation in these structures and in the joints can cause neck and back pain, headaches or other problems. To solve the problem, you often need chiropractic treatment, a change in the design of your workplace tools and equipment, and corrective exercises.
Chiropractic Treatment
A chiropractor is a musculoskeletal expert. Many chiropractors are trained in ergonomic assessment and can identify the ways in which your work situation has caused or contributed to your pain. A chiropractor can also treat misalignment with manual adjustments, or offer other therapy such as laser treatment, nutritional counseling, massage, and lifestyle counseling. Another tool in the chiropractic work box is posture analysis, to help you change habits that are making the problem worse.
Contact West Hartford Chiropractic LLC Today!
If you suffer from headaches, back or neck pain or other problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, please contact West Hartford Chiropractic LLC at 860-232-5556. Located at 345 North Main Street, we are open from five days a week and from 7 AM to 7 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, to help meet your scheduling needs. We treat patients of all ages, including children and women who are pregnant.
