How Can You Minimize Pain at Your Office Job?

December 19, 2022
Proper Sitting Position for working on a computer

The human body is infamously not designed to spend 9 hours at a desk daily. You’ll be acutely aware of this if you work in an office job. Read on to learn how short breaks, good posture, and sound chiropractic care principles can help minimize pain while you’re at work in an office. 1. Ask…

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How To Correct Your Posture

November 7, 2022
Posture Correction When you think about the term ‘posture’ most people think about sitting up straight in their chair (just reading this may have caused you to sit up a little straighter) or boarding school where girls practice walking with books balanced on their head. What is Posture Correction? What Is Posture? Posture Correction Posture Correction The reality is that posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture is, as you can imagine, the correct alignment of the bones. Your head rests over your spine which sits directly over your pelvis which sits directly over your knees and ankles. This alignment allows for proper weight distribution, the way nature intended. Poor posture is just the opposite. Poor posture distorts the alignment of these bones throwing off the weight distribution of the body. Why Is Good Posture Important Good posture helps us to stand, sit, walk and lie in positions that place the least amount of strain on supporting muscles and ligaments. Good posture allows the muscles to work much more efficiently, which in turns allows the body to use less energy and therefore helps to prevent muscle fatigue, muscle strain, and muscle pain. Good posture also reduces the stress on the ligaments holding the spinal joints together thus minimizing the likelihood of injury. Consequences Of Bad Posture Poor posture can be caused by a number of factors such as stress, obesity, decreased flexibility, poor work environment, and unhealthy sitting and standing habits. Poor posture can create a number of issues within the body. The most immediate problem with poor posture is that it creates chronic muscle tension as the weight of the head and upper body must be supported by the muscles instead of the bones. Poor posture contributes to stressful conditions such as loss of vital lung capacity, increased fatigue, reduced blood and oxygen to the brain, limited range of motion, a stiffness of joints, pain syndromes, reduced mental alertness, and decreased productivity at work. There are a number of conditions that can either cause or be caused by bad posture these include the following: Sciatica Scoliosis Upper Back Sciatica Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your pelvis, through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. The sciatic nerve branches into smaller nerves as it travels down the legs providing feeling to your thighs, legs, and feet as well as controlling many of the muscles in your lower legs. Sciatica is actually a sign that you have an underlying problem putting pressure on a nerve in your lower back. The most common cause of this nerve compression is a bulging or herniated lumbar disc. Sciatica may be accompanied by numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the affected leg. This pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating discomfort. Sometimes it may feel like a jolt or electric shock. Sciatic pain often starts gradually and intensifies over time. It’s likely to be worse when you sit, cough or sneeze. The vast majority of the time, sciatic pain can be relieved through a combination of stretches, deep tissue massage and chiropractic care. Scoliosis Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine that causes stiffness and pain. The vertebrae can rotate at the thoracic level of the spine causing this curve and resulting in a hump near the rib cage. If the curve is more than 60 degrees it is considered serious. Usually, this curve makes the waist or shoulders uneven. Scoliosis can be treated in various ways to help alleviate pain and restore normal functionality. Chiropractic care can help improve this condition. We look at your overall health examining your spine as well as other factors of your lifestyle. Regardless of the treatment used, physical therapy may be added to scoliosis treatment to increase muscle strength and mobility. Upper Back Most people do not realize how much they move their neck during the day until they are unable to do so. We associate the neck and upper back together, because most of the muscles that are associated with the neck either attach to or are located in, the upper back. Most neck and upper back pain are caused by a combination of factors, including injury, poor posture, chiropractic subluxations, stress, and in some instances, disc problems. Chiropractic Care To Improve Posture Correcting bad posture and the physical problems that result can be accomplished in two ways. The first is by eliminating as much “bad” stress from your body as possible. Bad stress includes all the factors, habits, or stressors that cause your body to deviate from your structural center. Bad stress can result from a poorly adjusted workstation at work, from not having your seat adjusted correctly in your car, or even from carrying too much weight around in a heavy purse or backpack. The second is by applying “good” stress on the body in an effort to move your posture back toward your center of balance. This is accomplished through a series of exercises, stretches, adjustments, and changes to your physical environment, all designed to help correct your posture. Getting your body back to its center of balance by improving your posture is critically important to improving how you feel. DON’T LIVE WITH PAIN! Start Your Journey To A Better You Today!

Does your body feel stiff and tight? If so, it may be due to your spinal curves. Chiropractic care can help you relieve symptoms of pain, but there are also several lifestyle changes you can make to correct your sitting and standing positions. The Importance of Good Posture Your spine has three natural curves that…

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5 Benefits of Auto Accident Chiropractic Care

August 31, 2022

Car accidents often have long-lasting consequences. It’s a painful and frustrating time. You might be confined to your bedroom, and you’re wondering when you’ll get to rejoin the world. If you follow our suggestion, that time will come sooner than you think. This advice from the team at Corrective Chiropractic explains how auto accident chiropractic…

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High-Intensity Laser Therapy From Corrective Chiropractic

February 17, 2021
Spinal Laser Decompression Therapy

If you’re in daily pain and in need of healing, turn to the experts at Corrective Chiropractic for decompression therapy with high-intensity laser therapy. Proudly serving the greater Raleigh area in North Carolina, Corrective Chiropractic is the place to go for this advanced, specialized treatment that helps people of all walks of life get back…

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Personal Injury Care

December 2, 2020
health and wellness workshops

Too many people live with pain every day. Those movements that should be so easy and carefree are not. Like picking up a pencil from the floor or pulling on a sock, things we normally don’t even think about could produce pain.  There are many reasons our body can experience such pain. It is always…

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Spinal Decompression and Its Popular Benefits

November 5, 2020
decompression therapy

Nonsurgical spinal decompression stretches your spine over several minutes to reduce pressure on the gel-like discs that separate the bones in your spine and act as cushions. Over time, repetitive motions, bad posture, and other factors can compress the disks. Spinal decompression creates negative pressure that helps return the discs to their normal positions, making…

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Don’t Live with the Pain. Visit a Chiropractor!

October 29, 2020
Chiropractor Back Pain in Raleigh, NC If you’re thinking about consulting a chiropractor for back pain, get in touch with Corrective Chiropractic. Our office in Raleigh, NC, is a modern facility that’s equipped with state-of-the-art technology, which helps us identify the source of your discomfort. We take a holistic approach to delivering health care that focuses not only on your symptoms but also upon your overall well-being. We create treatment plans that are tailored toward the specific needs of each patient under our care. We’re open Monday- Thursday, 8am – 5pm. We make it a point to read chiropractic journals and to attend continuing education seminars so that our patients can benefit from the latest advancements in the field of chiropractic science. Noninvasive Care Corrective Chiropractic has been helping patients throughout Raleigh and the surrounding areas since 2006. We want to help alleviate your acute or chronic back pain without reliance upon surgery or the excessive use of pharmaceuticals. Learn more about the ways that a chiropractor for back pain may be able to help you feel better. Contact us today for more information about our practice and to schedule an appointment.

More than 100 million Americans experience chronic pain [1]. Ear infections, backaches, shoulder injuries — are just some of the conditions that people live with daily. For many people, chiropractic care can provide a solution. Around 22 million people in the United States visit chiropractors every year [2]. Here are some of the benefits of…

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Save Your Back with These De-Stressing Tips

October 27, 2020
The effects of stress aren’t just emotional; they take a physical toll, too. We often think of back pain as a symptom of a sports injury or accident. In reality, it’s often caused by anxiety. Everyone feels stress. But if you learn how to manage that stress with care and intention, you can protect your body from pain – and make each day a happier one, too! 5 Ways to Combat Stress We encounter things that create stress every day – in our personal lives, in our careers, and even in our recreational time. But a few tips and tricks can help you keep anxiety at bay, and your health on your own terms. Get active. A walk around the block. A rec soccer team. A solo hike. No matter what strikes your fancy, give yourself time to invest in healthy activity each week. Buy a water bottle. Staying hydrated is one of the best ways to maintain high energy. Most people drink less than half the daily recommended amount of water. A way to combat that: keep a bottle of water close at hand. Unplug. Even the presence of our phone is proven to contribute to stress. Put your phone in a drawer – even if only for an hour – and give yourself permission to disconnect for a little while. Invest time in something you love. Reading, painting, listening to music, watching movies. Give yourself time each day to do what you love – Without distractions – or guilt! Pay attention. We often stress our body, and we don’t even realize it. Take a moment to visualize your body and relax your muscles. Chiropractic Care Treats Back Pain We’ve chatted about preventative care to ensure stress doesn’t take a toll on your body. But what do you do if the back pain has already got the best of you? That’s why chiropractic care is for. Our specialists in Raleigh will map out a treatment plan that will help you reclaim your body, your health, and your wellbeing. Call today to get yourself back on track!

The effects of stress aren’t just emotional; they take a physical toll, too. We often think of back pain as a symptom of a sports injury or accident. In reality, it’s often caused by anxiety. Everyone feels stress. But if you learn how to manage that stress with care and intention, you can protect your…

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Stressed Out

October 26, 2020

Stressed out? Who isn’t? Well, I am not.  I don’t say this to sound high and mighty, but I say it to hopefully get you to understand that you can control stress. Yes, you can control stress and when you get good at that you can actually make stress work for you. I know that…

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May 2012 Newsletter

October 26, 2020

Dr. Mark Jensen   Corrective Chiropractic 401 N. West Street, Suite 113  RALEIGH, NC 27603 (919) 828-5669 www.corrective-chiropractic.com Health Myths Meet Our Staff JJ Virgin/Gluten Free and ADHD Breast Milk Benefits Our Gift To You & Your Loved Ones Health Myths How many times have you heard someone say My mother had arthritis, that’s why I have…

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