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Free Pain Consultation
It’s estimated that over 100 million American adults work a desk job that requires them to sit at a computer for most of their day. These and others who are mostly sedentary are at risk for many health issues, including poor circulation, joint mobility issues, muscle strain, and chronic pain issues. Many office workers have heard these warnings before – take
Next, assess your keyboard and monitor. Your keyboard
mini breaks, make sure you stretch, set a timer and get up
shouldn’t be too high – the ability to have your elbows at
and walk around once every hour. But, there are other things
slightly more than a 90 degree angle is recommended. Your
you can be doing in addition to improve your health as an
monitor should be at eye level, and if you need glasses for
office worker.
reading, you may need a specific pair at your desk to avoid tipping your head to be able to see through bifocals.
The team at OSR Physical Therapy recommends first taking a look around your workspace and noting areas where you
Our physical therapists at OSR can give you even more tips
can make quick and easy improvements.
on how to make your workspace healthy. Your physical therapist can also discuss exercises and stretches to help
Your chair is a good place to start, especially since you sit
avoid pain throughout your day. And, if you’re already
there for most of your day. According to the American Physical
experiencing pain from sitting at your desk for long periods of
Therapy Association, there are a few things to look for.
time – our team can help with that too! We offer a free pain assessment to evaluate how we may be able to help.
Your office chair should have: • Wheels to allow it to move easily • The ability to adjust height and the arm rests • Lumbar support and the ability to adjust the seat angle to allow you to sit up straight
We Accept Most Major Health Insurance Plans
There’s no reason why you should be working in pain. Physical therapy at OSR can help!
Please give us a call and we will gladly verify your specific insurance benefits for you.
Are you an office worker? You’ve probably felt neck or back pain and thought there was nothing you can do about it, but OSR can help! Call or visit any one of our clinics to find out how physical therapy can reduce or eliminate pain caused by office work.