Common Pains at Work that Can Lead to a Chiropractic Visit

Is your job causing you physical pain? You might think workplace injuries only happen to people who work with heavy machinery. Not so! Office workers need to be aware of the stress they put on their bodies and how it affects them.

Here at ANEW Medical Rehabilitation in Joliet, Illinois, we see many patients complaining of injuries caused by poor work ergonomics. Here are some of the most common injuries we see in office workers, and how chiropractic care can help.

Lower Back Pain

According to the American Chiropractic Association, half of working adults have lower back pain. This is usually caused by poor posture while sitting. Chiropractic manipulation is very effective for managing lower back pain. A 2018 clinical trial found that spinal manipulation is done by a chiropractor effectively reduced lower back pain for study participants.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome happens when a nerve in your wrist called the median nerve is compressed. This can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and arms. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is often caused by repetitive movements or incorrect hand and wrist positions. Chiropractic manipulations can help to reduce stress on the median nerve, decreasing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome pain.

Neck Pain

An estimated 10 percent of the general population suffers from neck pain. In office workers, neck pain is often caused by the posture that puts stress on the neck, such as angling to see a computer screen. Your chiropractor can make adjustments to your neck to increase your range of movement and decrease your pain.

In addition to dealing with pain in your back, wrists, or neck, your chiropractor can advise you on proper workplace ergonomics. At ANEW Medical and Rehabilitation, we're committed to improving our patients' health and overall well being.

If you're experiencing pain and discomfort due to poor work ergonomics, let us help you heal! Call ANEW Medical and Rehabilitation in Joliet at (815) 207-7463.

Have you changed your workspace to make it more ergonomic? Let us know about it in the comments.