Back to school season is officially here this year looks different from the rest. Parents and students are feeling the pressure, but what about teachers? Hours spent hunched up over a desk grading papers and planning lessons or standing while teaching can take a serious toll on spinal health. Back pain is common among teachers, as is stress. The chiropractors at Preferred Chiropractic can help teachers stay healthy and pain-free all year long. Here’s what you need to know.
Teaching is Tough on the Body
Most people don’t think about how physically demanding teaching can be. Teachers are the first to show up at school and typically don’t leave until late in the evening. They spend hours developing activities, creating lesson plans, and writing tests and quizzes. Teaching also requires a lot of talking and standing. Add in the stress of combining virtual learning with in-class teaching, and you realize teachers take on a lot! These physical and emotional stressors leave many teachers with aching backs, aching heads, and aching bodies.
Studies have found that the physical demands of teaching are plenty and musculoskeletal disorders are common. Teachers also report issues with their backs, wrists, shoulders, knees, legs, and feet.
How Preferred Chiropractic Can Help
Studies also show how beneficial chiropractic care can be for teachers as it is an effective treatment for many of the physical demands of teaching. Our gentle, effective, and hands-on adjustments help remove joint restrictions and dysfunction so the body can properly heal itself and function at an optimal level. Dr. Nathan Vanderloo and Dr. Shawnee Mangino can also advise on stretches, exercises, and nutrition to help decrease pain and prevent risk of injury.
There are countless benefits of chiropractic care including better posture, a stronger immune system, fewer headaches, better sleep quality, and improved cognitive function – all of which greatly benefit teachers! To learn more about how Midland’s best chiropractor can help improve the health and wellness of a teacher in your life, click here to contact us.
