Ergonomically Yours

Have you ever wondered how it can be that you can sit around all day doing nothing strenuous and still develop back pain or neck pain?  Oddly enough, most of the aches and pains that we develop don’t have a clear injury associated with the onset of our symptoms.  Our spines and the muscles and ligaments that move and support them are quite durable.  Aside from severe traumatic injury like a car accident, a hard fall, etc, the pain that is most prone to troubling us is the result of the seemingly inconsequential episodes of poor lifting habits, bad posture and other forms of postural stress.
Back pain or neck pain can affect anyone at any time.  In my San Diego chiropractic clinic, I see patients that have injured their backs and necks from lifting, operating machinery, sports injuries, auto accidents and falls.
Many non-chiropractic patients or new chiropractic patients would be surprised to find that the most common type of injury that I see in my office is not from lifting heavy sacks of concrete but from the long term consequences of postural stress.
Postural stress is the “silent killer” when it comes to our spinal health.  Postural stress occurs during both seated and standing positions.  Postural stress occurs any time that your spine looses its’ natural curves and / or moves forward beyond its neutral balance point.
An example of a posturally stressful position for your neck would be when you are sitting at the computer leaning your neck and head forward while keyboarding, mousing or reading the screen.  Assuming a posture in which your head and neck are extended out in front of your body reverses the normal curve of your neck and shifts your head forward of its balance point.
When we assume postures that cause stress on our spines, the stability that is inherent in our structure when postural boundaries are respected is lost.  Postural stress exposes our ligaments and muscles to prolonged periods of stretching which results in fatigue, irritation, inflammation, back pain and neck pain.
Treating neck pain and back pain that has resulted from postural stress requires a multifaceted approach.  Chiropractic care and massage will relieve the pain and stiffness and restore normal, full joint motion.  This part of your recovery may take several treatments or several weeks of ongoing care based on the length of time that you have been in pain and the severity of your symptoms.
In addition to chiropractic care, you must eliminate or modify the causes of your postural stress.  A workstation analysis can reveal ergonomic issues that are instigators of postural stress.  Any type of treatment that you pursue will only be marginally successful if you are not able to control the source of the stress.  This doesn’t mean quitting your job as a computer operator.  However, it does mean that you may need to reposition your monitor or move your phone closer to your primary work space or purchase a keyboard tray or mouse platform in order to create a more friendly work environment.
The best way to begin your care is discuss your issues with your chiropractor.  Chiropractors are well trained in dealing with postural stress issues especially as they relate to your work environment.
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Dr. Steven R. Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California.  He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in Sunnyvale, California.  Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.  Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs.  www.JonesPainRelief.com   www.ErgoNav.com
Dr. Steve Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in San Diego.  Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.   Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs.  Click the following links to find out how we can help you start feeling better today! www.JonesPainRelief.com, www.ErgoNav.com

Dr. Steve Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in San Diego.  Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.  He is certified as a Specialist in Health Ergonomics.  Dr. Jones Can be found on the web at www.JonesPainRelief.com & a

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Yours Ergonomically,

Dr. Jones

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