Back to school season is in full swing and needless to say, a lot of parents and students are feeling the stress. But what about teachers?! Hours spent hunched over a desk while planning lessons and grading or standing while teaching can take a toll on spinal health. Back pain is a common ailment of teachers, along with stress. Fortunately, Dr. Tracey Stiles can help. Here’s how chiropractic care can help teachers stay healthy and without pain all year long.
Teaching – It’s Tough on the Body
Most people simply don’t realize how physically demanding teaching can be. Teachers arrive at school hours before students get there and usually don’t leave until much later in the evening. They spend hours creating lesson plans, developing activities, and writing quizzes and tests. Teaching also requires a lot of standing and talking. Add in the stress of virtual learning along with in-class teaching and it’s a lot of teachers to take on. These emotional and physical stressors leave teachers with aching heads, aching bodies, and aching backs.
Studies show that the physical demands of teaching are numerous and musculoskeletal disorders are common. Teachers also report issues with the shoulders, wrist, and back along with the legs, knees, and feet.
How Stiles Chiropractic Can Help
Studies have also found that chiropractic care can be an effective treatment for the many physical demands of teaching. Hands-on adjustments help remove joint dysfunction and restriction so the body can heal itself properly and function optimally. Dr. Tracey Stiles can also advise on nutrition, stretches, and exercises to further decrease pain and risk of injury.
There are many benefits to chiropractic care including improved quality of sleep, better posture, a stronger immune system, fewer headaches, and improved cognitive function – all of which are great reasons for teachers to see the chiropractor! To learn more about how Chicago’s best chiropractor can benefit your health and wellness, click here to request an appointment.
