While Unemployment Skyrockets,
You Probably Cannot Afford To Miss Work.
If you still have a job, then consider yourself lucky. And if you want to keep it, you should be doing everything you possibly can to stay productive and do MORE than your job requires. Clearly, the days of not going the extra mile because, “that’s not my job” are over.
And to be productive, you must stay healthy.
Computer usage for extended periods of time can cause all sorts of health problems. For example, increased use of computers can be responsible for hand, arm, shoulder, and neck symptoms in 24-44% of office workers, with the shoulder and neck symptoms exceeding hand and arm complaints.
One common cause: a poorly set up computer station (desk).The proper posture for a worker at their computer is feet on the floor, hips and knees at 90 degrees, elbows are bent at 90 degrees or slightly greater, the back is erect, chin tucked, and computer screen is directly in front at a slight downward position to the head.
A headset is also important, if phone work is common. Using a trackball style mouse so only thumb motions are needed, rather than moving your entire arm can be of great benefit.
Chiropractors are trained in analyzing posture and ergonomics and take patient education seriously.
Like all doctors’ offices, care may vary from office to office. So if you are looking for a Chiropractor who offers short term, affordable carpal tunnel and wrist pain relief, or if you have questions, call Cumming Chiropractor Dr. Gregory King at 1-866-989-RELIEF or visit our website at www.backsmartchiropractic.com . You can be seen immediately with no obligation to extensive treatment plans.
References
IJmker (typo?) S. Blatter BB, van der Beek AJ, et al. Prospective research on musculoskeletal dosiorders in office workers (PROMO): study protocol. BMC Muscluoskeletal Disorders 2006;7:55
