Here are more tips to strengthen and protect your back while working.

2. Set yourself up for success

Do you experience regular back pain? You’re not alone. According to the National Institute of occupational Safety and Health, more than 1 in 4 (26%) working adults experience low back pain. Studies show that back pain can limit your activities and impact your ability to work. In fact, the Health Policy Institute found it to be a leading cause of work-loss days, with 83 million days of work lost per year.

Whether you work from home, the office or a combination of both, it’s important to invest in your musculoskeletal health and protect your back.

A new study found that adults with newly diagnosed sciatica who initially received chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) were significantly less likely to experience opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADES) such as overdose and poisoning over a one-year follow-up compared to those receiving usual medical care.

A new study led by researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that adults with newly diagnosed sciatica who initially received chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) were significantly less likely to experience opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADES) such as overdose and poisoning over a one-year follow-up, compared to those receiving usual medical care.

Chronic pain is widespread in the United States, particularly among military veterans, affecting between 40 to 70% of this population and serving as a leading cause of disability. Veterans experience chronic pain more often than civilians, with back pain being the most common. Up to 75% of older veterans report chronic pain.

Chiropractic care and a healthy lifestyle go hand-in-hand, with chiropractors often recommending lifestyle changes to enhance overall health and well-being. These changes, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and posture, can positively impact spinal health, nervous system function, and general wellness.

Chiropractic care focuses on the spine and nervous system, while lifestyle choices can significantly influence their health and function.

Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide with many treatments, such as medication, often failing to provide lasting relief. Researchers have uncovered a possible solution. Their study found integrating lifestyle support into back pain care could reduce disability and enhance quality of life.

Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to treat spinal stenosis, including:
• Spinal adjustments: these adjustments aim to improve spinal alignment and reduce pressure on the nerves.
• Massage therapy: Massage can help to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and promote relaxation.
• Exercise therapy: specific exercises can help to strengthen the muscles that support the spine and improve range of motion.
• Lifestyle modifications: chiropractors may recommend changes to daily activities, such as posture, ergonomics, and activity level, to reduce stress on the spine.

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has developed a new systematic review to summarize the evidence for epidural steroid injections and whether they reduce pain and disability for people with certain kinds of chronic back pain. With an epidural steroid injection, a steroid or corticosteroid medication is injected into a part of the spine called the epidural space. The goal is to help reduce certain kinds of back pain.

A research team set out to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness compared to cognitive behavioral therapy as treatments for chronic opioid-treated low back pain and their long-term effects. CBT is considered the standard psychotherapy for chronic pain, but its long-term benefits haven’t been well studied. To date, only 17 studies have evaluated mindfulness for chronic low-back pain and three studies have compared mindfulness and CBT.