Why Are Workplace Ergonomics So Important for Avoiding Back and Shoulder Pain?
Workplace ergonomics is the process of adapting your work environment to meet your needs and comfort and reduce your risk of strain and injury. Your job may be putting a lot of stress on your spine and muscles and causing chronic back and shoulder pain. At Commons Chiropractic Center, Dr. Michael Irhin is an experienced chiropractor in 07834 who offers back and shoulder pain treatment in Denville, NJ. He can identify the reason for your work-related back and shoulder pain and help you use workplace ergonomics, chiropractic care, and posture correction to find lasting relief.
Common Causes of Work-Related Shoulder and Back Injuries
Whether you have a high-pressure, labor-intensive job or work behind a desk or at a cash register, you’re at risk of repetitive stress and overuse injuries that can cause lifelong complications without treatment. The most common causes of work-related shoulder and back injuries are:
- Repetitive tasks
- Poor workplace layouts
- Improper or unsafe equipment
- Poor posture or form
- Falls and accidents
- Muscle sprains and strains
Signs and Symptoms of a Work Injury
While some work injuries are immediate and obvious, others may occur more gradually and have more subtle symptoms. The most common symptoms of repetitive stress work injuries are:
- Burning or itching pain that radiates from one place to another
- Stiffness or trouble moving a limb, bending or stretching, or walking
- Tingling or a pins and needles feeling
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Muscle fatigue
- Increased pain when putting pressure on or using part of your body
- Pain that worsens after standing or walking for a long time or when getting up from a seated position
- Joint and muscle stiffness
- Muscle cramps or spasms
- Sensitivity to cold or heat
- Redness, swelling, or inflammation
How a Chiropractor Can Relieve Work Injury Symptoms
Dr. Irhin focuses on relieving existing pain and discomfort and preventing future work injuries. He will help you make the connection between your work environment and job duties and the stress and toll they take on your body. He can offer advice and instruction on improving workplace ergonomics to relieve the strain on your spine, muscles, and body and reduce your risk of aches and pains. He can also help you make key changes at home to reduce your risk of chronic injury and aches and pains.
Visit Us for Back and Shoulder Pain Treatment in Denville, NJ
Visit Dr. Irhin at Commons Chiropractic Center for chiropractic back and shoulder pain treatment in Denville, NJ. Dr. Irhin is a chiropractor open Saturdays who offers same-day chiropractic visits. He will help you improve your posture and home and work environments to reduce your risk of future back and shoulder pain and injury. Call now to schedule an appointment, or request an appointment online.
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