One of the employee groups facing the greatest threat of back pain is the office worker. A desk job may seem cushy to most who do manual labor, but sitting all day long and using technology frequently can lead to serious back issues over time. How can you minimize the risk of back pain if you are stuck in an office or cubical all day long? Here are a few tips.

3 Ways to Reduce Back Pain at the Office

By doing these three simple things, you may be able to keep your back pain at a minimum:

• Get Up at Regular Intervals – The best thing you can do for your back if your job requires sitting all day is standing up and walking around periodically. First of all, standing and moving around gives you the chance to adjust your posture a little. Walking gets the blood flowing, which can also help reduce soreness.
• Stretch – You may not have enough room at your desk to be able to do Pilates, but you can still do some simple stretches at your desk that only require a few feet of space. Stretching out the muscles can help keep you from getting sore.  
• Use Proper Posture – Maintaining proper posture while sitting is vital. This means having things such as your chair, desk, and monitors at the proper height. You shouldn’t have to look down toward a monitor; they should be at eye level. If your keyboard is at a height where you don’t have to angle your arms upward, carpal tunnel is less likely. Lumbar support is also important.

Upper Cervical Health Can Help Reduce Back Pain

An upper cervical chiropractor can help you to keep the top bones in your spine properly aligned. When the C1 and C2 are in place, proper posture feels more natural. When the spine does not have to compensate to keep the head balanced on the spine, shoulders, hips, and legs can remain even. All of this helps to relieve pressure on the lower back.

If you suffer from lower back pain, a gentle adjustment to the top bones of the neck may be your first step toward less pain. Contact an upper cervical chiropractic near you to learn more.

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