The transition back to school can bring aches and pains from poor posture, carrying heavy backpacks, and more. Read on for tips from your Manhattan, KS, Junction City, KS, and Fort Riley, KS, chiropractor on easing neck pain, back pain, and shoulder pain and discomfort as students head back to class. For more information about how we may be able to help you get pain relief, contact us at Premier Chiropractic & Wellness.
Heavy Backpacks
Overloaded backpacks can be a source of spine and posture problems in students. Too much weight can strain the neck, shoulders, and back. This may lead to muscle tightness, pinched nerves, and joint compression over time. Lighten the load by packing only essentials, using digital versions of books/notebooks when possible, stopping by your locker or dorm to drop off unneeded books, and using both shoulder straps to properly distribute weight.
Computer Ergonomics
Remote and hybrid learning means more time sitting at computers. Poor ergonomics hunch the neck and shoulders forward, causing muscle tension and spine misalignment. Position the monitor at eye level to avoid craning. Keep elbows near the body while typing with wrists level. Get a supportive chair and use a pillow for low back support if it will help. Take regular breaks too.
Sports Practice Fatigue
Participating in fall sports like football, volleyball, and cross country requires repetition of certain movements, potentially leading to overuse pain. Rotator cuff or hamstring strains, low back tightness, wrist sprains, and plantar fasciitis may flare up. The good news is preventative chiropractic adjustments may help realign the joints and soft tissue mobilization may help loosen tight muscles. Proper warm-ups, technique, and rest may help too.
Chiropractic Care May Help You Get Pain Relief
A chiropractic adjustment may help bring quick relief by seeking to restore normal joint motion and releasing tight muscles. Our holistic treatments seek to address the root cause of pain, not just symptoms. Regular chiropractic care seeks to help maintain a healthy, pain-free spine with good posture and biomechanics so that students can perform and feel their best.
Get Chiropractic Care, Chiropractic Adjustment, Webster Technique, and Back Pain Treatment Near You from a Chiropractor Near You
Manage back-to-school pains with us at Premier Chiropractic & Wellness. We help students in Manhattan, KS, Junction City, KS, Fort Riley, KS, and the surrounding communities stay pain-free and focused in the classroom. Call us at (785) 320-5300 for chiropractic care, chiropractic adjustment, Webster Technique, neck pain treatment, shoulder pain treatment, and back pain treatment near you from a chiropractor near you.