Safer Workdays With Chiropractic Care
By Donna Stark
How's your job treating you? Are you happy? Does it keep you healthy? I'm asking because as much as we wish for our home away from home to be a white sandy beach, it often ends up being our place of employment. That's where we spend the majority of our days and that's where our health can start to decline. Physically demanding or not, your job can have a significant impact on your body, so it is important to understand what types of injuries you can sustain and take the necessary steps to reduce the risk of them happening. All it takes is a little bit of knowledge ... and some regular visits to your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic.
Workplace Injuries
You take the steps to keep yourself safe at home, so why not take the same kind of steps where you spend the majority of your days? Some of the most common workplace injuries stem from jobs with repetitive motions, so don't make the mistake of thinking that sitting behind a desk will keep you from harm because you definitely don't need an accident to get hurt at work. Take a look at some of the many different injuries you can sustain while on the job.
- Headaches
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Sprains and strains
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Nerve damage
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care at The Joint Chiropractic is an excellent option if you are beginning to experience pain while at work or if you are interested in reducing the risk of sustaining an injury in the first place. Here's why.
- Properly aligns the spine
- Reduces muscle tension and strain
- Restores balance and function to the body
- Helps to maintain an optimal range of motion and flexibility
- Supports correct posture
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Reduces the frequency and intensity of headaches
- Treats the source of the pain
- Alleviates pain and discomfort
- Encourages better sleep
- Boosts the immune system (less sick days)
- Speeds the healing process of present injuries
- Avoids the use of drugs and invasive procedures
Accident-Free Work Zone
If you want to be able to work better and become more productive without getting hurt at work, chiropractic care may be your solution! By choosing to seek routine chiropractic adjustments, the risk of getting hurt is dramatically decreased, while the risk of improving your overall health and wellness is just the opposite! So head on it today! With more than 450 locations nationwide, extended hours, and no appointment or referral necessary, it's actually quite easy to achieve better health, a stronger body, and safer workdays!
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Austin, Tex.