Today’s theme of ‘Back at Work’ aims to make people think about their actions in their daily routines, from how they sit at their computer to what they carry to and from the office. Almost 50 per cent of office workers feel their current chair does not provide adequate back support and wish they had a “higher quality” chair. Targus, the leading supplier of mobile computing cases conducted research showing that a third of office workers make no adjustments to either seating or computer equipment when setting up their desks. The same percentage of office workers say they currently suffer back pain – and experts believe there may be a link.

To help protect our backs at work, Dr. Balovich offers some useful tips to keep in mind at the start of each working week:

• Make time to check your bag/briefcase each day for items you won’t need. Additional weight in your bag is extra weight that your shoulders and back have to bear.
• Use a rucksack design laptop case, carry it on both shoulders and adjust the straps so that the bag is held close to your back.
• Take the time to adjust your chair when you start working at a new location.
• Your seat should be adjusted so that your feet are flat on the ground, your knees bent to 90° but with a slope from your hips to your knees. You should end up with your hips higher than your knees and your eyes level with the center of the computer screen.
• Relax when sitting into your chair, making sure you have your bottom against the seat back and your shoulder blades are touching the back rest of the chair.
• Arms should be flat and your elbows level with the desk or table you are using. Use a seat with arm rests.
• Take regular breaks. Never sit at the computer for more than 40 minutes; less if possible. When you take a break, walk around and stretch a little.

Chiropractic is a natural health care system utilizing scientific methods to study the spine and locate problem areas. These areas are “adjusted,” permitting the restoration of normal nerve flow and thus the restoration of health.

 Dr. Balovich became interested in chiropractic after searching for a health care system that would allow him to gain control over constant knee problems and repeated sinus infections. Conditions helped include Asthma, Back Pain, Headaches, Pain/Numbness in the arms and hands, sciatica, digestive disorders, high blood pressure, and allergies/sinus infections.

Common Sense Health
We take care of our cars, our homes, our pets, and our recreational equipment…but we are often hesitant when it comes to taking care of our health. Just as a regular dental and eye examinations are a part of your regular health care, spinal check-ups by a doctor of Chiropractic should be a part of your health care too.
	Spinal nerve stress causes problems with the nervous system, which can in turn, create symptoms. Since the Immune System is controlled by the nervous system, spinal nerve stress can also cause lowered resistance to disease. We usually don’t wait until we have a cavity to see our dentists, and the same should be true for spinal nerve stress. Spinal nerve stress can exist in your spine for months or even years before a symptom will finally surface. It is important to have your spine checked by a doctor of Chiropractic. Chiropractors are the only doctors that are trained to detect and correct spinal nerve stress. Make spinal care a part of your preventative health care.

Are you a frequent pill popper?

If you are frequently using medication to treat a recurring symptom, stop and think a minute. Maybe you aren’t getting to the CAUSE of the problem, but merely covering up symptoms. Of course, some problems require medicine. Spinal nerve stress might be a contributing factor or the sole cause of your reoccurring problems. You should have your spine checked for nerve stress by a doctor of Chiropractic. Proper chiropractic care, proper nutrition, regular exercise, and sufficient rest could eliminate the pill popping habit!!

CHIROPRACTIC has helped thousands of patients suffering from Chronic Headaches…

Working with patients as a chiropractic doctor, it is extremely rewarding to see patients reach a pain-free lifestyle. Being chiropractic doctors, we commonly see back and neck pain patients. However, it is always aggravating to us to see so many people in the public that don’t know enough about the benefits of chiropractic. Chiropractic is not just for neck and back pain… We frequently perform health screenings at various places of business and sport centers only to find people that have been suffering from chronic headaches for years. When we find problem areas in the neck area, that are high possibilities of being the cause of their headaches, they are so upset that they never knew chiropractic was a choice of treatment. They come in the office for care, and most of them find relief and control of their headaches with chiropractic care.

Chiropractors have dedicated much of their time over the past several years in studying the relationship of chronic headaches and the cervical spine. Because, we have all known someone in pain and know how much chronic headaches can take away from a person’s life, we treat headache patients with the most advanced chiropractic techniques.

Dr. Balovich