Workplace Wellness Tips from Your Lake Worth Chiropractor

A poorly-arranged work space can leave you with back pain, neck pain, joint pain and sore muscles that may require chiropractic care. Here are some things you can do to create a more ergonomic work space:

First, look at your desk and chair height. An awkward height relationship between desk and chair may force your hands and arms into unnatural positions. It can also make you stoop forward, which puts strain on your neck. 

Even with your desk and chair set at the right height, countless hours of keyboarding with your hands at awkward angles can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. This inflammation of the tissue surrounding the median nerve typically produces pain, tingling or numbness in the fingers and hands. 

One popular solution to keyboard-related repetitive motion injury is an ergonomic keyboard. This type of keyboard divides into two sets of keys positioned at favorable angles for the left and right wrists. Shoulder strain or other joint pain from excessive arm motion when navigating with your computer mouse can be corrected by switching to a stationary track pad or trackball device.Inefficient placement of objects on or around your desk can cause back pain by requiring repetitive twisting, so keep your most frequently-used trays and file drawers within easy reach.

If your condition has advanced beyond the point of simple preventative ergonomics, visit Dr. Jack Cacic Chiropractic. Our Lake Worth chiropractor can treat your work-related ailment with a combination of spinal adjustments, physical therapy and massage therapy as well as give you tips to improve your work space.