Let's face it, most of us nowadays spend a lot of time working at a desk and it can be a real pain in the neck! Many professions demand so much time at a desk such as teachers, students, attorneys, medical and dental office, and so many others that a common theme arises. You are dealing with chronic pain. This often includes neck pain, back pain, and headaches. Luckily, these conditions can often be managed and corrected by our Knoxville TN chiropractic clinic. Here is how Mary, a teacher, overcame pain from deskwork.

A Personal Story In Knoxville TN

Mary, who is a Knoxville high school teacher, had been suffering with low back pain, neck pain, and headaches for years. Her pain was constant, occurring at work and at home, keeping her from working pain free and enjoying her life outside of the classroom. Her work required hours of sitting at a desk, doing lesson plans, and grading papers.

Mary knew it was time to seek help when her husband noted that she was hurting all of the time. She scheduled an appointment at our office to see us for examination and treatment.

Since Mary's pain was not localized to one area, we performed a comprehensive examination. We noticed the following findings regarding her examination.

• Distinct forward head posture
• Tight, tender muscles of the upper mid back and shoulder muscles
• Excessive flexion of the mid back
• Excessive extension of the low back
• No neurological signs or red flags

Here is a video of postural assessment and functional tests that we performed on Mary. In order for the spine to work properly it needs to have proper alignment to provide motion, stability, and function of the nervous system.