There are a lot of different jobs you can work at, ranging from construction and other labor positions to remote positions where you work more in your own environment. Many people do office work full time, with office and administrative work making up 18.5 million jobs as recently as 2023, which amounts to about 12% of the total American workforce.
This may be seen as the easier position to people outside of office work, but in addition to the mental stress of any job, sitting at a desk all day takes its toll on your body over time. This is especially true of your spine, and to protect it, you should know what signs to look for. Let’s explore some common office injuries, the impact on your back, and the symptoms they cause.
Dr. Corey Skinner and our team at Action Chiropractic Dallas help the residents of Dallas, Texas, with many musculoskeletal needs, including managing the symptoms of injuries related to office work.
The simple act of sitting for long periods of time at a job leads to several problems for your body, including
We’re supposed to do more than sit in one place all day; our bodies need exercise to stay healthy. When we stay in one place, as office workers are forced to, the long periods of sitting lead to muscle imbalances, poor posture, and increase the risk of several musculoskeletal disorders, including degenerative disc disease (DDD).
Various lower back problems, like disc problems, arthritis, sprains, and strains, have distinct symptoms to look for, including:
This makes it more difficult to move or straighten your back, and may take longer periods of time to get up from a seated position.
Varying degrees of pain, depending on the severity of your problems, as well as difficulty standing, moving, or walking, can happen with muscle spasms.
Back pain makes it harder to stand up straight, and many people dealing with it tend to have lower backs that look flat rather than curved. You may also stand crooked or bent, leaning toward one side or the other rather than straight.
Protecting your spine is essential for long-term health, and we offer many ways to get your back problems under control. Make an appointment with Dr. Skinner and Action Chiropractic Dallas today to get diagnosed and treated for your back issues. Call our office at 214-216-6509 or use the online booking feature to get started.
