Do You Have Neck Pain or Upper Back Pain? Do You Work on a Computer?
In today's increasingly digital world unprecedented numbers of people are working in front of computers.
Long hours of work, hunched over a desk, can wreak havoc on the body.
Posturally, these types of activities can predispose us to muscular imbalance, neck pain, upper back pain, low back pain, sleep difficulty, headache, and over time, increased levels of degeneration in the spine and surrounding joints.
So the question becomes, from the chiropractic perspective, what is the common presentation for the computer worker and how do we fix it? More often than not patients will present with the following: pectoral tightness, upper trapezius and levator scapulae tightness, rhomboid and serratus anterior weakness, and finally weakness of the deep neck flexors (longus coli and longus capitus).
The truth is that a tight muscle is also a weak muscle.
These "tight" tissues are so shortened or even over stretched that they no longer have the ability to contract and create tensile strength.
From a chiropractic standpoint we want to work on releasing muscle adhesion or shortness and then strengthening weak or inadequate tissues.
To ensure the greatest amount of motion and stability we also want to release restrictions with-in specific joint segments, whether it be the spine, hips, shoulders and so forth.
The majority of our work is done with myo-fascial release techniques, chiropractic manipulative therapy and nutritional dietary modification.
We've all seen the person that suffers from postural shortcomings.
Shoulders are rolled in, chin jutting forward, the mid and upper back are hunched over.
In extreme cases, frequently seen with the elderly, the body appears to be closing in on itself.
It almost appears to be approaching a pseudo fetal position.
Our goal should be to move fluidly through our environment and convey a sense of confidence and poise.
We just can't do this with slumped shoulders, chin jut, and a flexed thoracic spine.
That's where your chiropractor can help you.
By correcting for muscular adhesion, spinal alignment and joint restriction we ensure that the body is able to translate through its environment with peak efficiency.
In and of itself visiting your chiropractor on a regular basis is a great way to start.
That being said we must not discount the necessity of patient adherence to assigned protocols and dietary changes when outside of the office.
Measurable positive outcomes increase exponentially when patients become accountable and take their health into their own hands.
Long hours of work, hunched over a desk, can wreak havoc on the body.
Posturally, these types of activities can predispose us to muscular imbalance, neck pain, upper back pain, low back pain, sleep difficulty, headache, and over time, increased levels of degeneration in the spine and surrounding joints.
So the question becomes, from the chiropractic perspective, what is the common presentation for the computer worker and how do we fix it? More often than not patients will present with the following: pectoral tightness, upper trapezius and levator scapulae tightness, rhomboid and serratus anterior weakness, and finally weakness of the deep neck flexors (longus coli and longus capitus).
The truth is that a tight muscle is also a weak muscle.
These "tight" tissues are so shortened or even over stretched that they no longer have the ability to contract and create tensile strength.
From a chiropractic standpoint we want to work on releasing muscle adhesion or shortness and then strengthening weak or inadequate tissues.
To ensure the greatest amount of motion and stability we also want to release restrictions with-in specific joint segments, whether it be the spine, hips, shoulders and so forth.
The majority of our work is done with myo-fascial release techniques, chiropractic manipulative therapy and nutritional dietary modification.
We've all seen the person that suffers from postural shortcomings.
Shoulders are rolled in, chin jutting forward, the mid and upper back are hunched over.
In extreme cases, frequently seen with the elderly, the body appears to be closing in on itself.
It almost appears to be approaching a pseudo fetal position.
Our goal should be to move fluidly through our environment and convey a sense of confidence and poise.
We just can't do this with slumped shoulders, chin jut, and a flexed thoracic spine.
That's where your chiropractor can help you.
By correcting for muscular adhesion, spinal alignment and joint restriction we ensure that the body is able to translate through its environment with peak efficiency.
In and of itself visiting your chiropractor on a regular basis is a great way to start.
That being said we must not discount the necessity of patient adherence to assigned protocols and dietary changes when outside of the office.
Measurable positive outcomes increase exponentially when patients become accountable and take their health into their own hands.
