Injury prevention

Bad posture from sitting can lead to back pain & problems. Learn what you can do when your back hurts from sitting and studying for long periods.

Many suffer from back injuries that occur due to poor posture and lifting techniques. But if you take steps to ensure that you protect your back while lifting—like lifting with your legs and knowing when to ask for help—you can avoid getting hurt. And if you do hurt yourself lifting, Wills Chiropractic is here to help, offering chiropractic care for back pain in Rochelle, IL. 

If you have co-workers who have switched to a standing desk, you may wonder whether it could be a good fit for you. Standing desks are linked to several health benefits, including lowering your chances of dealing with tech neck. Let’s explore the advantages of switching your setup at work and how it could provide neck pain relief in the long run.

Carving a jack-o’-lantern can be a messy, sticky business, but it only makes matters worse if you hurt your back in the process. But if you know how to carve a pumpkin while using the correct sitting posture, you can avoid back pain and keep the smile on your face as well as that of your ghoulish gourd.

If you spend a lot of time sitting at a desk, you’ve likely experienced back pain at some point or another. Extrapolate those aches over your academic and professional careers, and you could wind up in a world of hurt. Using proper posture at your desk and knowing when to take a break can be a big help when your back hurts while sitting.

Classrooms all across America are filling up with students ready to learn. If you’re heading back to school this fall or are the parent of a student, you know the importance of good study habits. Being proactive about avoiding back pain from studying and sitting for long periods of time is one of the best habits you can form for your health.

A healthy lifestyle starts with good posture. Correct posture has various benefits, from easing anxiety and stress to improving our balance and flexibility. Discover how Wills Chiropractic can help improve both your posture and balance through chiropractic adjustments!

Having a back-friendly workspace is an essential part of everyday life that can impact your health. For those spending a lot of time at work, workplace ergonomics play a crucial role in maintaining correct posture. Check out these chiropractic tips for better posture.

Americans are sitting now more than ever making a back-friendly workspace an essential part of everyday life that can have a significant effect on your health. If you spend a lot of time at work, you should set up your office in an ergonomic way to allow some relief on your body. Since how you set up your desk and workspace can have a major impact on your overall health, here are tips for better posture using workplace ergonomics.

Injuries happen every day. Whether from repetitive motions, slips, falls, accidents or any of the many other things that can cause an injury. It’s what you do after an injury that determines how you heal. Healing takes place in stages. First inflammation and swelling to fight off infection, then after the inflammation and swelling is gone real healing begins by replacing the damaged tissue and cells. There are 3 things you can do to help speed up your healing process.

For many people, it feels correct to lift heavy things from the ground by bending over, grabbing the object, and then returning to a standing position. This is the wrong way to lift heavy objects. At first, it makes sense because if you are already standing then you’re returning to an upwards stance and it seems like a short movement. In reality, it puts you in danger of a backache and may end with a thrown-out back. Here’s what you need to know about proper lifting.

With Labor Day just around the corner, we are thinking about how much time everyone spends working and how many patients we treat for workplace injuries. Even if your job isn’t physically demanding, there are still things to consider to avoid getting injured at work. Staying connected with your body is particularly important when you are doing the same thing or in the same position for hours on end. Here’s what you need to know.

This year is different than any other and has completely changed how we live our day-to-day life, including the fact that many of us are now working from home. It is a big adjustment to go from working in an office every day to working in your living room. Whether you are still getting used to your at-home workspace or are loving WFH, these changes often lead to neck, back, and body pains. Here are our tips to help keep your spine healthy while working from home.

Social distancing has been hard on many of us. Most of us are struggling with feelings of stress and anxiety, but have you considered the health of your spine? Whether working remotely, taking classes at home, or binge-watching the latest Netflix series, we’re spending a lot of time sitting. Here’s what you need to know about over-sitting.

We’re sure you’ve heard it a thousand times before – sit up straight! As most of us spend more time at home (and more time on the couch), practicing proper posture is more important than ever. Good posture isn’t just a matter of good manners but is critical to the health of your spine. Here’s what you need to know.

You feel exhausted at the end of the day. Your neck always hurts. You have frequent headaches, and maybe even fibromyalgia. Have you wondered if head posture could be the cause?

If you ever experience tension or pain across the upper back or shoulder blades, get frequent headaches, have low back pain and are inflexible, you probably have poor posture.