Chiropractic therapy focuses on the musculoskeletal system, which includes the spine, joints, and muscles. It is a type of holistic medicine. It is predicated on the idea that when the spine is correctly aligned and the neurological system is operating normally, the body has the capacity to repair itself. By encouraging optimal posture, alignment, and mobility, regular chiropractic care can assist preserve overall health and wellness. Additionally, it can lessen the chance of developing chronic pain disorders like headaches, neck pain, and back pain. Chiropractic Care Works With The Nervous System The potential of chiropractic treatment to enhance nervous system performance is one of its main advantages. The spine shields the sensitive nerves that transmit messages from the brain to the body's other organs. Pressure on these neurons and disruption of the information flow can occur when the spine is out of alignment. Pain, stiffness, and weakness are just a few of the health issues that can result from this. By realigning the spine and reducing pressure on the nerves, chiropractic therapy can help the body regain its natural capacity for healing and enhance overall health. Additionally, it can aid in bettering circulation, which is necessary for giving the cells nutrition and oxygen and for removing waste from the body. Adjustments  Improve Posture Chiropractic therapy can help maintain good posture and alignment in addition to enhancing the nervous system's performance. Numerous health issues, such as headaches, neck pain, and back pain, can be brought on by poor posture. It may…

It's over four weeks into the great COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 in San Francisco. Everyone is working at home, and spending more time at home. Over here at the office, we have been open with limited hours as the Department of Homeland Security has deemed chiropractors as essential service providers. The reason: chiropractic care can provide conservative musculoskeletal pain relief, which can ease the burden of emergency departments. A lot of our practice is patients who receive periodic supportive care for old injuries, or for the effects of repetitive injuries for poor posture at work. So for these "elective" visits, people are wisely staying at home. But since we are here at the office, we have had a few patients who had aggravated their back pain, and it's been mostly because of working from home. Most people just don't have a good work from home setup. So, to help you out, I wanted to relay this list of tips from the American Chiropractic Association for setting up an ergonomic work from home set up: Find a quiet place to work that provides a distraction-free experience. Where can you work from home where you can go without interruptions and where you can change working positions if you need to? Sit upright in a good chair. Sit so you are on your "sit bones"--your ischial tuberosities. And, sit upright so you have a little arch in your low back.  Note: My patients who have been coming in are having a lot more…