If
you’re sitting at your computer right now reading this, you may be damaging your
back more than you would by lifting heavy furniture.
Office Chairs and Back Pain
These days, work often means sitting in front of a computer for hours. That’s
why your office chair matters when it comes to your spinal health. If your chair doesn’t support your
lower back and arms, you’re bound to start slumping over in the seat and
leaning into your computer screen. This common posture strains your spine from
your neck to the base of your back. Your ligaments begin to stretch out and put
too much pressure on your spinal discs. The compression of your spine can also
cause pinched nerves and back or neck pain.
However,
there are things you can do to ensure that your daily activities aren’t causing
you pain.
Office
Chair Ergonomics
An ergonomically designed
office chair can
prevent back pain by forcing you to sit up straight and reduce pressure on your
spine. However, simply switching to an ergonomic chair won’t eliminate your
back pain. You will have to adjust the chair to ensure that it provides the
individualized support you need.
Be
sure that you can sit close to your desk so that your upper arms and spine are
parallel. Your lower back should be pressed firmly against the back of the
chair, and adding a lumbar cushion
can provide extra support and help you resist slouching. Make sure you adjust
the chair arm rests to lift your shoulders slightly and keep your wrists as
straight as possible while typing. This will reduce strain on your neck.
As
a reminder to help you keep up proper seating posture, SpineOne has provided an
infograph for you to click, download, print and keep at your desk.
Get Back to Enjoying Work
Back
pain and neck pain can make your time at work unbearable. SpineOne can relieve
your pain and teach you techniques to prevent work-related back and neck issues
in the future.
SpineOne offers a
comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to meet the
pain management needs of each individual patient. The physicians
at SpineOne practice minimally invasive procedures combined with
other practices such as physical therapy to get you healthy and enjoying your
life again.
SpineOne provides same-day appointments upon
request and offers doctor consultations, imaging and treatments all from the
same facility for your convenience. If you are experiencing chronic back or
neck pain…
