Ergonomics

There are a lot of habits patients have that can promote back pain; learn what those habits are and how to correct them.

For many people who work in an office setting, sitting in an office chair without adequate back support can create a great deal of stress on the lower back.

Learn the top six guidelines for setting up an office chair to reduce back pain. Sitting in an office chair for prolonged periods of time can definitely cause low back pain or worsen an existing back or neck problem.

Lifting and handling heavy luggage is a common source of back pain. Be sure to pack light, lift luggage in stages, and use protective lifting techniques to avoid flare-ups of back pain while traveling.

Proper sitting posture, standing posture, walking posture, driving posture, and lifting/carrying posture all help to have a straight spine throughout the day.

Symptoms of pain, stiffness, and local tenderness in the lower back after shoveling snow typically indicates a muscle strain injury and can be relieved with self-care and simple home treatments.

Winter low back pain from snow removal can be prevented with correct snow shoveling technique. These tips give pointers on finding the right shovel, proper shoveling posture, and exercises to relieve muscle strain.

Learn the guidelines to improve posture and ergonomics, especially for those who sit in an office chair for long hours.