Chiropractic Care for Office Workers in Milwaukee

Desk days leaving your neck and back stiff? Let’s look for what’s behind it.

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Common problems for desk workers

If your body complains more on workdays than weekends, your desk may be part of the story.

Neck

Neck pain and tech neck

A stiff neck by mid-afternoon, or pain when you turn to check a second screen.

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Back

Lower back pain

An ache that builds the longer you sit, and stiffness when you stand up.

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Head

Headaches

Headaches that start at the base of your skull after long screen days.

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Posture

Posture

Forward head posture and rounded shoulders from leaning toward the screen.

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Shoulders

Shoulder pain

Tight, sore shoulders from mousing and typing with your arms reached forward.

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Nerves

Pinched nerve in the neck

Tingling or numbness that travels into your arm or fingers.

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Why desk work hurts

Why long desk days wear on your body

Neck pain is common among working adults. In studies of workers, 27% to 48% had neck pain in a given year.1

Office and computer workers stood out. In one U.S. study, office workers without neck pain developed it at a rate of about 57 cases per 100 workers each year.1

Sitting isn’t the enemy. Staying in one position for hours is the bigger problem. Your body likes to move.

Screens too low or too far

Looking down or leaning in all day pulls your head forward.3

Hours in one position

Holding still loads the same muscles and joints for too long.2

A chair that doesn’t fit

Feet that don’t reach the floor and no back support add strain.2

How we help

How chiropractic care helps desk workers

Your doctor listens, checks how your neck, back, and shoulders move, and talks through care that fits your workday.

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If you don’t want an adjustment

Say so, and your doctor won’t adjust you. Gentle joint movement, muscle work, and exercise are other options. You choose your care.

Hands-on

Spinal adjustments

Targeted adjustments help stiff joints in your neck and back move more freely.

Gentle option

Gentle joint and muscle work

Slow movements and pressure ease tight muscles across your neck and shoulders.

Rehab

Desk-friendly stretches

Short stretches you can do between meetings, without changing clothes.

Every day

A look at your workday

Your doctor asks how you sit, type, and take calls, then suggests practical changes.

Strength

Posture-building exercises

Simple moves that strengthen the muscles that hold your head and shoulders up.

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Physical therapy and massage

Physical therapy at Menomonee Falls, Waukesha, and West Allis North. Massage at Hales Corners and Oconomowoc.

For employers

Workplace wellness

Lunch-and-learn workshops and ergonomic tips for your whole team.

Desk setup checklist

A desk setup that’s easier on your body

Small changes to your workstation can ease the strain on your neck, shoulders, and back.

  • Put your monitor about an arm’s length away, 20 to 40 inches from your eyes.2,3
  • Set the top of the screen at or slightly below eye level.2,3
  • Adjust your chair so your feet rest flat on the floor, or use a footrest.2
  • Keep your wrists straight and your elbows close to your body.2
  • Get up and walk around as often as you can.2
  • Raise your phone or laptop instead of looking down for long stretches.

Try the 30-minute reset

Set a reminder to stand, roll your shoulders, and look away from the screen about every 30 minutes. Small breaks add up over a workday.

Working from home?

A kitchen table and a laptop is a tough setup. A laptop stand with a separate keyboard and mouse makes a big difference.

Your first visit

What to expect at your first visit

  1. Share your story

    Your doctor asks what brings you in, when it started, what makes it better or worse, your daily activities, and your goals.

  2. Get a thorough exam

    Your doctor checks how your spine and joints move, where it’s tender, and your strength, reflexes, and sensation. X-rays are taken if needed.

  3. Talk through your options

    Your doctor explains what they found and walks you through care options. You decide what's right for you.

  4. Begin care at your next visit

    Treatment begins at visit two. In acute cases, your doctor may decide same-day treatment is appropriate.

You'll see the same doctor as your care continues, so the person treating you knows your history and your progress.

Insurance and your first visit

Care that fits your coverage

We’re in-network with most insurance plans, including Medicare, and our team can check your benefits before you come in. No insurance? New patients can start with the $29 first visit.

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Common questions

Questions from desk workers

Many desk workers find chiropractic care helps them move more comfortably. Your doctor checks how your neck, back, and shoulders move, then talks through hands-on care, stretches, and desk changes. You choose your care.

Put your monitor about an arm’s length away, with the top of the screen at or slightly below eye level. Sit with your feet flat and your back supported. Most important, get up and move often.

A standing desk can help you change positions, which is the real goal. Standing all day has its own strain. Switch between sitting and standing, and take short walking breaks.

Long hours looking at a screen often pull your head forward, and holding one position tires the same muscles. If weekends feel better, your workstation and habits are worth a closer look.

Yes. Our workplace wellness programs bring lunch-and-learn workshops and ergonomic tips to Greater Milwaukee employers.

Often, yes. Same-day appointments are available at many of our clinics, depending on the day and each clinic’s hours. Call your nearest clinic or request an appointment online to check today’s openings. Your first visit is for your consultation and exam, and treatment typically begins at your next visit.

Usually not. Your first visit is for listening, a full exam, and X-rays if needed. Treatment begins at visit two. In acute cases, your doctor may decide same-day treatment is appropriate.

No referral is needed. Some insurance plans may require one for full benefits. Our team checks your plan when you verify your insurance and lets you know before your visit.

Eligible new patients can request a first visit for $29, including a consultation, an exam, and X-rays if needed. The offer requires requesting an appointment online and a visit within five business days. Medicare and Medicaid patients aren’t eligible.

Chiropractic Company has 20+ neighborhood clinics across Greater Milwaukee, many near downtown offices and suburban business parks. Find a location close to work or home.
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Sources

  1. Côté P, van der Velde G, Cassidy JD, et al. The burden and determinants of neck pain in workers: results of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000–2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2009;32(2 Suppl):S70–S86.
  2. Mayo Clinic. Office ergonomics: Your how-to guide.
  3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Computer Workstations eTool: Monitors.
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