ERGONOMIC AND POSTURE TRAINING IN WHEAT RIDGE FOR INJURY TREATMENT, PAIN RELIEF AND WELLNESS
Proper ergonomics and posture is essential for long-term health and wellness. If you find yourself hanging your head for 60-90 minutes per day, using the computer or mobile devices, you are placing excess stress on your neck and upper spine. Slouching while sitting at work or home can place stress on the lower back leading to sciatica, lower back pain and disc injuries. Poor ergonomics and posture can prevent you from recovering completely, causing more long-term pain. Dr. Al Simeone can train you on proper ergonomics and posture as part of a treatment plan to help you relieve pain and prevent injury.
Work with Your Chiropractor on Proper Ergonomics and Posture for Pain Relief Benefits
Proper ergonomics and posture is key to reducing long-term stress on your body and preventing future injuries. Our Wheat Ridge chiropractor realizes that posture and ergonomics are essential for you to get the most out of your care because of the added long-term benefits patients experience compared to other offices who only offer chiropractic care. Ergonomic and posture training can help you:
- Reduce stress while sitting at work and home to prevent lower back pain and spinal disc injuries
- Prevent stress on wrists that commonly causes carpal tunnel syndrome
- Improve focus and efficiency while working from a computer and mobile device
- Prevent neck and upper back pain
- Our chiropractor can identify workstation set-up issues that are contributing to poor ergonomics, recommend changes to your workstation and therapeutic exercises to improve posture
Wheat Ridge chiropractor Dr. Al Simeone will teach you the correct workstation set up and therapeutic exercises you can use to relieve pain and prevent future injuries. This extra layer of care will help you get the most benefit from our care.
Proper ergonomics and posture is key to reducing long-term stress on your body and preventing future injuries. Our Wheat Ridge chiropractor realizes that posture and ergonomics are essential for you to get the most out of your care because of the added long-term benefits patients experience compared to other offices who only offer chiropractic care. Ergonomic and posture training can help you:
- Reduce stress while sitting at work and home to prevent lower back pain and spinal disc injuries
- Prevent stress on wrists that commonly causes carpal tunnel syndrome
- Improve focus and efficiency while working from a computer and mobile device
- Prevent neck and upper back pain
- Our chiropractor can identify workstation set-up issues that are contributing to poor ergonomics, recommend changes to your workstation and therapeutic exercises to improve posture
Wheat Ridge chiropractor Dr. Al Simeone will teach you the correct workstation set up and therapeutic exercises you can use to relieve pain and prevent future injuries. This extra layer of care will help you get the most benefit from our care.
Chiropractic Care Pairs with Proper Ergonomics and Posture for Faster Recovery
Chiropractic care is essential to relieve pinched nerves, stress on soft tissues and intervertebral discs, helping to correct your spinal alignment. Proper ergonomics and posture are vital for you to maintain the correct spinal alignment for the long-term.
Since every patient is dealing with a different injury, condition or circumstance related to their pain, it is impossible to offer an exhaustive list of ergonomic and posture recommendations on our website. You can schedule with our chiropractor for personalized recommendations on ergonomic corrections and therapeutic exercises.
Ergonomics and Proper Posture Day and Night for Health and Wellness FAQ below:
The Disc Chiropractic, chiropractor Dr. Al Simeone offers excellent chiropractic care (spinal adjustment) and other natural treatment options for injury recovery and pain relief. Vital to his mission of improving health and wellness throughout Colorado with chiropractic care is his desire to help people avoid pain and injury. This FAQ gives tips on ergonomics and proper posture, day and night.
WHAT IS PROPER COMPUTER DESK POSTURE?
- Sit with your back straight, buttocks touching the back of the chair, shoulders over hips.
- Use a chair with lumbar support, or use a rolled up towel or lumbar cushion.
- Adjust your chair so your legs are bent at a 90-degree angle.
- If possible, use an ergonomic keyboard to keep your wrists in a straight, neutral position.
- Tilt your monitor so you can look straight ahead while working at a computer.
- Take short breaks to stretch and walk around every 30 minutes.
WHAT IS THE ERGONOMIC WAY TO USE A MOBILE DEVICE?
- Do not crane or bend your neck—keep your neck straight and wrists neutral.
- Switch hands every few minutes, or use a Bluetooth earpiece.
- Avoid typing lengthy emails and texts on mobile devices and use text shortcuts.
- Avoid bending your head forward while reading texts or emails by propping your elbows on a desk or cushion.
WHAT IS PROPER STANDING AND LIFTING POSTURE?
- Make sure to wear supportive shoes or use a shock-absorbing mat.
- Keep your back in a neutral (straight) position, shoulders back and down, with your head in line with the rest of your body.
- Keep your feet about shoulder-width apart without locking your knees.
- Engage your core so your tummy is tight and pulled in.
- If standing for long periods of time, walk, shift your weight from side to side or march in place to avoid standing in a static position for too long.
- If you need to lift a heavy object, when possible, ask for help and bend with your knees.
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WHAT ARE THE CORRECT SLEEPING ERGONOMICS?
- Side or back positions are best; avoid sleeping on your stomach.
- Keep your spine aligned and neutral while sleeping by using a mattress that provides enough support; avoid using a very soft mattress.
- Prevent your spine from twisting by placing a body pillow between your knees.
- Use pillows that support your neck, keeping your head facing forward. This will keep your neck aligned with the rest of your spine.
HOW CAN I AVOID INJURY DURING EXERCISES?
Proper form and technique while exercising can prevent injury and pain allowing you to stay active. Although every exercise requires different form, keep these tips in mind:
- Start by engaging your abs and using correct standing posture.
- Don’t overextend your joints.
- Wear appropriate shoes for the type of exercise you are performing.
- Ask a trainer to watch you perform the exercise and offer instructions to correct your form as needed.
Visit the Chiropractor Wheat Ridge Trusts for Ergonomic Recommendations and Therapeutic Exercises for Improved Posture