Condition of the Week: Sick Days

Back, shoulder, and neck pain cause 49% of all work absences

And we thought the cold was common. Musculoskeletal disorders rank as the #1 cause of work absences lasting three days or longer, according to a study by the Work Foundation of London. these conditions include pain in the neck, back, shoulders, and arms, topping stress and anxiety in the #2 spot and minor illnesses like headaches and upset stomachs at #3. The survey included all types of workers, so it wasn't just heavy-lifting factory hands spending their sick days sans sniffles. Researchers recommend prevention and intervention to avoid these injuries, so ask the doctors at AMH for advice on how to upgrade the ergonomics of your workspace, and schedule a chiropractic and massage session at the first sign of pain. Then you can save your sick days for the sneezing and wheezing.

Chiropractic adjustments help to correct spinal imbalances, reducing pain and improve flexibility and function.

Find out how the doctors at Aligned Modern Health can help.
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