Occupational Health and Chiropractic
at Central Connecticut Chiropractic
Posture-related issues in the workplace account for **34% of all lost workday injuries and illnesses**, making them one of the leading causes of absenteeism and reduced productivity.
U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Ergonomics: The Study of Work, OSHA 3125
Non-neutral postures can **pull and stretch tendons, blood vessels, and nerves** over ligaments or bone where they can become pinched or restricted.
U.S. Dept. of Labor OSHA Fact Sheet. Laboratory Safety Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders. FS-3462, Aug 2018
Research has also shown that **spinal joint dysfunction affects brain response, accuracy, and performance**—highlighting the deep connection between spinal health and workplace efficiency.
Lersa LB. The relationship between spinal dysfunction and reaction time measures. JMPT. Sept 2005, pp. 502-507
Supporting Resources
42.7% of workers who first saw a surgeon ended up in surgery, as opposed to only 1.5% of those who first saw a chiropractor.
The Spine Journal
Keeney B. Early predictors of lumbar spine surgery after occupational back injury. May 15, 2013; Vol 38(11):953-64
The most recent and better designed studies suggest that when Chiropractic is utilized in the workplace, it not only reduces the immediate cost of an episode of care, but reduces the recurrence of subsequent bouts of chronic conditions.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Manuel Cifuentes, MD. Maintenance Care in Work-Related Low Back Pain. March 14, 2011; Vol. 197
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