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Is Your Workspace Spine Friendly?

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Plenty of our patients spend a large portion of their day sitting at their desks. There’s plenty of evidence that shows too much sitting has negative impacts on your spine, but what can you do if you are required to sit for your job? Here are our tips to improve your workspace so you (and your spine) can feel better at the end of the day.

YOUR CHAIR

Let’s start with the source of all that sitting – your chair! Oversitting can have serious consequences, so it’s important that you sit in the right chair when you are required to be in that position for long periods of time. Find a chair that is comfortable for your body, but also good for your posture. Your chair should also have arm support, adjustable height, and the ability to roll or swivel. A chair with these functions can help support you while you sit, rather than cause problems.

YOUR DESK

It may seem like there isn’t a whole lot you can do about a desk, but awareness of the problems of over-sitting has lead to an increase in the availability of standing desks. Standing desks help take pressure off of your back caused by oversitting and can help improve your posture. If you aren’t sitting, you will have a harder time developing poor sitting posture after all!

If standing desks aren’t an option, remember to get up and move around every hour. This doesn’t have to be a whole yoga sequence (though it certainly can be!) and we are happy to suggest some stretches you can do at your desk. Even taking a quick walk to the water cooler can have a big impact.

YOUR SCREEN

Your monitor should be at eye level or just below and it’s important to aim to keep your head level. Spending the majority of your day with your heave even slightly tilted can cause issues with your neck and shoulders. If you work from a laptop, stack some books up to keep it at eye level or invest in a laptop stand.

At Stiles Chiropractic, Dr. Tracey Stiles and her team understand that daily stresses can take a toll on the body. With regular chiropractic adjustments and by following our tips, you can build a foundation for true health and wellness. To learn more about your local Chicago chiropractor, click here to contact us. 

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Patient Reviews

"My overall health has also improved because my allergies and my arthritis are also not as severe as they used to be. Dr. Stiles has always been very accommodating with her hours and appointments, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Over the years, I have recommended my sister, my best friend, my cousin and other friends to this office for chiropractic care."

-Anonymous

"Excellent patient care and a convenient location.  Dr. Stiles technique is gentle and effective.  The office staff is professional and flexible.  The office hours offer a wide array of times for busy working people.  I switched from a chiropractor that I loved for the location and have not lost anything in terms of service.  I highly recommend for pain management, maintenance and wellness services."

-Ruanda G.

"Not the typical doctors office.  Dr. Stiles & staff are friendly and are flexible with appointments. And my neck and my back feel great!"

-Kevin T.

"Dr. Stiles is very gentle and caring and helpful in explaining what was wrong with my neck and spine. She came up with a treatment plan for me for the next few months. I was re-examined a few weeks ago and showed a lot of improvement! All without surgery. I highly recommend this chiropractic office."

-Monique P.

"Everyone in the office is very nice and helpful. I started going to Dr. Stiles because I had vertigo for more than a year. My doctor just told me it would go away eventually and prescribed Dramamine (which just made me feel sick). I decided to try this method as a last effort to get rid of it and it's worked. I couldn't be happier with the results from my visits here. I would (and have) recommended her to friends and co-workers."

-Jennifer M.

"I've been seeing Dr. Stiles for the past 10 years and in that time, my sciatic nerve has stopped flaring up. I also have had no more middle ear infections or ringing in my ears. I first started going to Stiles Chiropractic for what I thought was the beginning of carpal tunnel syndrome, my wrists, hands and fingers were numb and tingling. After a few adjustments, I was feeling much better and have not had that issue since.

-Dee M.

"Dr. Stiles has been my chiropractor for almost a decade. Regular visits to Dr. Stiles help me prevent tension from escalating and causing severe, debilitating pain that I've had in the past. I used to "throw my back out" once or twice a year, resulting in my being unable to move for three or four days. With ongoing maintenance, I'm happy to say that that rarely happens anymore, and if it does, Dr. Stiles knows me well enough to help fix it right away."

-Cathy H.

"I see Dr Stiles every week for neck pain and she is amazing! She is very kind and responsive to her clients. Highly recommended."

-Samantha M.

"Dr. Stiles is stellar! I am a resident of Los Angeles and any time I'm in town this is my go to place for chiropractic. Dr. Stiles is very thorough and educated on every joint in the body. I feel at ease and in good hands and most importantly well-informed through our entire sessions. I always walk out feeling taller and poised with a healthy body!"

-Kaila H.

"Wonderful! Best Ever! – I have been to chiropractors throughout my life (good and bad ones) but I have had the best experience here with Dr. Tracey. She gave me a very detailed exam and took the time to go over my exam and explain a treatment plan that will help me feel better in the long run. And I am all about preventative maintenance! She also explained my adjustment so well, I didn't freak out. Her office is wonderful, Friendly and warm!!"

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