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Smiley Family Chiropractic, 8870 Zionsville Road, Ste B, Indianapolis, IN (2025)

08/19/2025

**Common Lower Back Injuries in Remote & Desk Workers**

Spending long hours sitting at a desk or working from home can put extra stress on your lower back. Over time, this can lead to common injuries such as:

Muscle Strains – overstretched or tight muscles from poor posture.

Ligament Sprains – supporting ligaments of the spine become irritated from slouching.

Herniated or Bulging Discs – pressure on the discs can cause pain that radiates into the legs.

Facet Joint Irritation – stiffness and pain from being locked in one position too long.

Sciatica – nerve irritation that causes pain, tingling, or weakness down the leg.

👉 Why this happens: Remote and desk workers often deal with forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and lack of movement — all of which strain the spine.

✅ What helps: Regular breaks, better posture, ergonomic setups, stretching, and strengthening your core. If pain continues, chiropractic care can restore movement, reduce discomfort, and help prevent future flare-ups.

📍 At Smiley Family Chiropractic, we help desk and remote workers get lasting relief from back pain so they can stay comfortable and productive.

When you're ready to seek help give us a call: 317-228-9701

http://www.your-indianapolis-chiropractor.com

08/18/2025

**Common neck injuries for remote and desk workers usually develop from poor posture, prolonged sitting, and repetitive strain.**

Here are the most frequent ones:

1. Cervical Strain and Sprain

Cause: Long hours of sitting with the head tilted forward (tech neck) or slouched shoulders.

Symptoms: Muscle tightness, stiffness, and dull or aching pain in the neck and upper shoulders.

Why common: Remote workers often sit without ergonomic setups, straining neck muscles and ligaments.

2. Cervical Disc Problems (Bulging or Herniated Disc)

Cause: Prolonged poor posture compresses the discs in the cervical spine.

Symptoms: Pain radiating into the shoulders, arms, or hands, tingling, or weakness.

Why common: Continuous forward head posture increases disc pressure, leading to degeneration or herniation.

3. Cervicogenic Headaches

Cause: Tension in the neck muscles and joints irritates nerves that refer pain to the head.

Symptoms: Headache starting at the base of the skull, often spreading to the forehead, temples, or behind the eyes.

Why common: Desk setups that cause neck strain (looking down at laptops, cradling phones) trigger these headaches.

4. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Cause: Compression of nerves or blood vessels between the neck and shoulder, often from rounded posture.

Symptoms: Tingling, numbness, or weakness in the arms and hands.

Why common: Hunched posture from long sitting compresses this area.

5. Facet Joint Irritation

Cause: Prolonged extension or flexion of the neck irritates the small joints in the cervical spine.

Symptoms: Localized neck pain, stiffness, and pain when turning the head.

Why common: Sitting without breaks locks joints into static positions.

6. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)

Cause: Constant small movements (like looking between multiple screens or holding a phone between ear and shoulder).

Symptoms: Soreness, tightness, or sharp pain with movement.

Why common: Remote workers often multitask without ergonomic tools like headsets or monitor stands.

✅ Key takeaway: For remote and desk workers, the biggest culprits are forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and lack of movement—all of which stress the cervical spine and surrounding muscles. Simple changes like ergonomic setups, regular breaks, and posture correction can prevent most of these issues.

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08/13/2025

**Common Lower Back Injuries**

Lower back pain can come from many different causes. Here are some of the most common:

1. Muscle Strains
Cause: Overstretching or tearing of the lower back muscles from lifting, twisting, or sudden movement.

Symptoms: Localized pain, stiffness, muscle spasms, and soreness that worsens with movement.

2. Ligament Sprains
Cause: Overstretching or tearing the ligaments that support the spine, often from awkward lifting or falls.

Symptoms: Pain with movement, swelling, and tenderness around the lower back.

3. Herniated Disc
Cause: The soft center of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the outer layer, pressing on nearby nerves.

Symptoms: Lower back pain, leg pain (sciatica), tingling, or numbness.

4. Degenerative Disc Disease
Cause: Natural wear and tear on spinal discs, leading to reduced cushioning between vertebrae.

Symptoms: Chronic low back pain, stiffness, or pain that worsens when sitting or bending.

5. Sciatica
Cause: Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, often from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.

Symptoms: Sharp, burning pain radiating from the lower back down one leg, with possible tingling or weakness.

6. Facet Joint Dysfunction
Cause: Irritation or degeneration of the small joints at the back of the spine.

Symptoms: Localized low back pain that may radiate to the buttocks or upper thighs, often worse with twisting or bending.

If you’re dealing with persistent or worsening back pain, chiropractic care can help restore movement, reduce pain, and prevent future flare-ups.

Give us a call when you're ready... 317-228-9701

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8870 Zionsville Road, Ste B
Indianapolis, IN
46268

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Monday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 6pm
Friday	9am - 12pm

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