If you spend hours each day behind a computer, you may not realise how much your posture and workstation setup are affecting your spine. At Sound Chiropractic in Tysons Corner, we see plenty of patients who don’t think of themselves as “having back problems” — until their productivity drops, their comfort goes away, and they realise something needs to change.
The silent toll of sitting & bad ergonomics
- Sitting for prolonged periods can increase pressure on the lumbar spine, reduce circulation, weaken muscles that support posture, and set the stage for chronic pain.
- Poor workstation ergonomics — monitors at the wrong height, chairs without lumbar support, keyboards too far away, or heads tilted downwards — add stress to the neck, upper back and shoulders.
- These issues may start as mild stiffness or fatigue, and evolve into persistent discomfort or even pain that intrudes into daily life.
Why chiropractic care can help
- At Sound Chiropractic, the initial consultation includes a physical exam and discussion of your posture, daily habits and workstation setup. Sound Chiropractic –
- Adjustments and manual therapies help restore proper joint motion, alleviate muscle tension and improve nerve function.
- Ergonomic education is part of our approach: we help patients understand how to set up their workstations and adopt healthier daily habits. Sound Chiropractic –
- By combining adjustments with advice (and sometimes massage, shockwave or infrared therapy), we aim for not just relief but a stable, long-term solution.
Immediate changes you can make
- Take a 1–2-minute “posture check” every hour: stand up, roll your shoulders back, lengthen your spine, and reset your workstation.
- Ensure your monitor top is roughly eye level, elbows close to the body at ~90°, feet flat on the floor, and a chair with proper lumbar support.
- Use a timer or reminder app to move every 30–60 minutes: a short walk, gentle stretch or posture reset makes a difference.
- Consider incorporating short mobility or strengthening exercises (eg. gentle thoracic rotation, glute bridges) to support your spine.
If you’re experiencing stiffness, recurring aches, or feel like your workstation is “winning the battle,” you don’t have to accept it. At Sound Chiropractic, our goal is to help you get back to comfort and productivity, with a treatment plan tailored for office-workers. Book a consultation today and invest in your health.
