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Chiropractic care is a health care profession based on interactions of the spine and nervous system, as well as the surrounding muscles.

Yes. Doctors of Chiropractic (also known as chiropractors) are not medical doctors, but go through a similar education process to become licensed in the field of chiropractic care. In fact, educational requirements for chiropractors are among the most stringent of any health care profession.

Chiropractors are known for our expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain, and headaches. We also treat sports injuries and other disorders involving muscles, ligaments and joints. The benefits of chiropractic care go beyond this and extend into general health as our core body structure affects overall function and health.

A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific, controlled force in a precise direction that is applied to a spinal joint not moving properly or “locked up.” The purpose of this natural and safe procedure is to correct structural alignment and eliminate interference in the nervous system. For the patient, this means improved spinal function, reduction in pain, and an overall improvement in health and wellness.

Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort because minimal force and gentle pressure are used. In fact, most patients feel relief immediately following treatment. Any reported soreness after an initial adjustment has been described as similar to that associated with starting a new exercise program. Drinking plenty of water, using an ice pack, and engaging in light stretching after your first visit can help ease any discomfort promote healing.

Chiropractic care is widely recognized as one of the most safe drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of most back and neck problems. Spinal adjustments are extremely safe when performed by a licensed chiropractic physician.

The noises you hear resembling popping sounds are your joints releasing tiny pockets of air. A chiropractic adjustment does not affect the bones of either side of a joint; it affects the connective tissue that holds the joint together.

Each patient’s care is unique and therefore customized to meet their specific condition and needs. Your chiropractor will modify adjustments based on your size, weight, age and health condition.

For many, back pain can become chronic if left untreated. Chiropractic care has been shown to ease and even eliminate back pain for many patients.

Many pregnant women find that chiropractic adjustments improve the pregnancy experience and make delivery easier. Adjustments are adapted to accommodate the stage of pregnancy and the unique needs of each patient.

More than 80 percent of people experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, it is one of the most reported reasons people miss work and is the second most frequent reason patients visit the doctor.

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Workplace Ergonomics And The Hidden Toll On The Body

Over the past two years I noticed an increase in patients coming with complaints of pain in their neck, shoulders and back.  My first observation was, these individuals appear to be hunched over with rounded shoulders with their heads titled forward. What is the cause? After a quick assessment it is revealed they are either a child working remotely and on a device, or an adult who is either hybrid or remote and there is no ergonomic team at home. Yes, that is correct when going to the office daily there is usually an ergonomic department but when working from home the settings vary.

An increased repetitive load on the body routinely causes musculoskeletal disorders. This occurs when a persons body is in a position that is opposite their natural form or position. As a result the affected muscles guard and become stiff. This along with the joints affected joints in the case of the spine  (low back, mid back, and neck) misaligns putting pressure on nerves. In the case of sitting at a desk using either a laptop or other device creates the same type of repetitive loads. 

If this sounds familiar here are some tips to help.

· Dedicate your work area and keep it consistent with proper lighting. Proper lighting keeps the employee/student from awkward flexing to view the screen.

· Arrange your desk and computer where you are sitting upright and erect looking directly at your screen. Your elbows should be about 90 degrees for typing on the keyboard.

· Make sure your chair is set at the appropriate height allowing your hips, knees and ankles to be at 90 degrees. A lumber support cushion is a great help. 

· Set up a secondary standing workstation. This allows the employee/student to stand and take a load off your lower back during the day. 

One important but often overlooked suggestion is work life balance. Working from home is much like going to the office. Every so often stand up walk to fill a glass of water. Take your mental breaks throughout the workday. Whether a desk job or a physical job most injuries occur at the end of the day or shift when an overworked person begins to cut corners to save time. 

If you are having stiffness in your neck, headaches, lower back pain caused by this or any other repetitive trauma is sure to contact me.

Dr. Jeffrey A. Dunnigan ©  704-303-9040

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