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![]() Let’s face it, our world runs on digital: computers, tablets, smart devices. A good majority of modern jobs consist of sitting at a desk, in front of a screen, with fingers fast at work on a keyboard. For some Americans, this describes their daily realities. Southwest Chiropractic understands how this can have unintended ramifications on our bodies. We care about your back and neck health. We know that hours of desk posture might be a culprit for why many seek back pain treatment. The Desk Syndrome You might have heard the age-old adage: if you don’t use it, you lose it. Movement and utilization of your muscles is key to staying healthy and keeping things working properly. As the workforce changes, many Americans find themselves confronted with a serious problem: immobility. Spending too long in the same position can cause serious problems to your neck and spine. If workers are not careful they might find tension building in their neck muscles and back. It also contributes to obesity and muscle deterioration. Over time, this might set you up for injury and begin causing chronic back and neck pain and other issues. Some of the common faults of the modern desk job include:
Ways to Mitigate Neck Pain So how does one mitigate the common issues that arise from sedentary work? We have heard a lot recently that sitting is considered the new smoking and this is not entirely inaccurate. We sit when we work, when we eat, when we watch television. It is everywhere in our society and it often ignores the fact that our bodies are healthiest when we move. A few ways to combat these bad habits include:
Get Back Pain Treatment with Southwest Chiropractic The desk syndrome is more common now than ever. It can slow down the healing of injuries or make people prone to them. Back pain treatment is a commonly sought out solution to years of bad posture and habits. Visit us today to correct some of these issues and set you back on the road to health and mobility.
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