Chiropractic Care for Teachers

Back to school is a stressful time for parents and students, but especially so for teachers. Hours spent hunched over the computer planning lessons and grading assignments or standing while teaching can take a toll on the health of the spine. Back pain is a common complaint for teachers, along with stress. That’s where Williamsburg Chiropractic comes in. Here’s how our chiropractors can help teachers stay pain-free and healthy all year long.

Teaching Can Be Tough on the Body

Most people probably don’t realize how physically demanding teaching is. Teachers arrive at school hours before students and usually don’t leave until long after everyone else is gone. They spend hours creating lesson plans, developing activities, and writing quizzes and tests – not to mention meetings and conferences. Teaching also requires a lot of standing and talking, plus the added stress of combining in-class teaching with virtual is a whole new challenge. The emotional and physical stressors leave teachers with aching heads, aching backs, and aching bodies.

Studies show that teachers take on many physical demands and often suffer from musculoskeletal disorders. The parts of the body that are commonly affected for teachers are the wrists, shoulders, and back but pain in the feet, knees, and legs is also common.

How Williamsburg Chiropractic Can Help

Studies have also found that chiropractic can be an effective treatment for the physical demands of teaching. Hands-on chiropractic adjustments remove joint dysfunction and restrictions so the body is better able to heal properly and function as it should. Dr. Jared Hoffman and Dr. Thomas Dickert can also advise on exercises, stretches, and proper nutrition to help decrease pain and reduce the risk of injury.

The many benefits of chiropractic care that our patients report experiencing include improved quality of sleep, better posture, fewer headaches, a stronger immune system, and improved cognitive function. Those are reason enough alone for teachers to see their local Brooklyn chiropractor! To learn more about how chiropractic can benefit your health, click here to request an appointment.