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  You can receive great treatment, but if you return to the same activity that's aggravating the problem for eight hours every day, it can be difficult to make progress.

That's why we talk about ergonomics.

At Axis Chiropractic, ergonomic training isn't just about sitting up straight or buying a better office chair. We look at how you actually spend your day and identify practical changes that may reduce unnecessary stress on your body.

Your job might involve sitting at a computer—but it might also involve lifting, driving, operating equipment, standing on concrete, working overhead, or performing the same movement hundreds of times per day.

Ergonomic recommendations can apply to:

• Computer and desk setup
• Lifting and carrying
• Manufacturing and repetitive work
• Agricultural work and equipment operation
• Construction and skilled trades
• Driving and transportation
• Healthcare occupations
• Standing workstations

The right recommendation depends on what you actually do.

Sometimes the solution doesn't require completely changing how you work.

Moving a computer monitor, changing the height of a work surface, alternating positions, taking brief movement breaks, changing how something is lifted, or repositioning frequently used equipment may reduce repetitive stress.

For physical jobs, we may discuss lifting mechanics, body positioning, repetitive movements, or ways to reduce unnecessary bending and twisting.

For office work, we may look at chair position, monitor height, keyboard placement, sitting habits, and how frequently you get up and move.

We want recommendations to be realistic.

Telling someone who works in manufacturing to simply “avoid repetitive movements” isn't particularly useful when those movements are part of the job. Instead, we look for changes that can realistically be incorporated into the workday.

Ergonomic recommendations may be included alongside chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue treatment, exercises, or other care when work and daily activities appear to be contributing to your symptoms.

The goal is simple: help your treatment carry over into the other 23 hours of your day.

Axis Chiropractic provides practical ergonomic and movement recommendations for patients in New Ulm and surrounding Southern Minnesota communities.

Whether you work behind a desk, on a production floor, in a vehicle, on a farm, or at a jobsite, we'll consider the demands of your actual work when developing recommendations.

Walk-ins are welcome during normal business hours, or schedule an appointment if you prefer a specific time.

Call 507-359-9580 or schedule online to get started.