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This Unsuspected Daily Activity is Killing Your Back!

If possible, getting ergonomic equipment for the work area will be a huge help in keeping your posture on track. For example, using an ergonomic chair, desk, and keyboard will ensure that you’re not making back pain worse.

Helpful Exercises For Easing Chronic Back Pain

When dealing with chronic back pain, there are two types of exercises that can help. The first set will strengthen the back and abdominal muscles while the other set focuses on stretching to relieve tense muscles.

Yoga, pilates, and tai chi are all excellent options that you can explore. As you become more familiar with the routines, it will be easier to incorporate a few stretches in your daily life and maybe even at work. 

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Persons who have underlying medical conditions may need to be more selective with the exercises they pursue but with a doctor’s guidance, it’s still possible.

When To See a Chiropractor

People usually assume that only those who have been injured or are recuperating from surgery should see chiropractors but that’s not true. Anyone can benefit from being evaluated by a chiropractor and exploring any treatments that might be needed.

In fact, even persons who aren’t in chronic pain might be surprised to find out how their posture, gait, and sleeping pattern are being affected by changes in their bodies’ alignment. 

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That said, it’s never too early or too late to see a chiropractor about work-related back pain. Along with conducting techniques that can help to alleviate your pain, they can also offer guidance on how to reduce your job’s impact on your body. 

If you’re dealing with chronic back pain from a sedentary job, you can handle it effectively by making changes to your posture, getting the right office equipment, doing helpful exercises when possible, and seeing how a chiropractor can help you.

March 31, 2021 by Karen Heslop

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