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Chiropractic May Help Those Who Stand All Day

By Paul Rothbart

Some jobs just require people to be on their feet throughout an entire shift. The cop on the beat, a line cook, construction workers -- the list is lengthy and so are the shifts. Despite the recent focus on the detrimental effects of sitting, constantly standing can also be quite harmful to one's health. Unlike the desk jockey, who has the option of getting up and moving around periodically, many of these don't allow for much sitting time at all. But we all have to earn a living somehow. Here are some things to know about standing all day and how regular chiropractic care may help.

Problems Standing Can Cause

A study discovered that standing for five hours a day contributes to long-term muscle fatigue in the lower limbs. This could have the effect of raising the risk of lower back pain as well musculoskeletal disorders. Short-term problems such as leg cramps and backaches have long been associated with standing for long periods. Researchers conducted a study of both men and women of a wide range of ages. They simulated a factory environment with participants performing light tasks while standing for several hours daily. All participants, regardless of age or gender, experienced significant muscle fatigue that lasted after the period of standing ended.

Ways Combat the Problem

Regular stretching was found to help with the problem of fatigue experienced by those who stand. Changing the position of the body is also beneficial as it shifts how the load is borne. Frequent breaks were found to be the best method of reducing fatigue and muscle ache. For those who work in factories, setting the work station at the proper height and distance from the body, much like optimizing desk and chair position for office workers, helps to lessen fatigue as well.

How Chiropractic Care Might Help

Excessive stresses placed on the legs, back, and joints from standing all day can misalign or compress disks. A chiropractor can find these problems and correct them with regular adjustments. This can keep the lower body and back in better health and reduce the effects of standing. Pain and fatigue may therefore be lessened. Keeping up with chiropractic adjustments on a regular basis may be a great way to help those who stand for a living keep their bodies functioning properly.

There are a number of occupations that require standing for long periods. For some jobs, it's the only way they can be performed. This can take quite a toll on the body, especially the legs and back. There are ways to help reduce fatigue and pain and chiropractic care can be a contributor. If you spend your days standing, consider stopping by The Joint Chiropractic for an examination. No appointment is necessary. It may be what you need to protect your lower back and back.

To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see  your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Jacksonville, Fla.

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