• Ask you friends and family for a referral. Remember to ask them how their experience was and what they like (or dislike) about their chiropractor. If you don’t know anyone to personally ask, research reviews online like on Yelp or Google Business. Don’t forget–reviews should not necessarily be the sole reason you choose a certain chiropractor. Keep on reading below.
• What kind of ailment do you need checked out? Is it a herniated disc? Neck pain? Back pain? You want to make sure the chiropractor you choose has experience for the specific treatment you need. Research this on their website or other online profiles. If you can’t find it listed online, call the office directly to ask.
• While you’re on the chiropractor’s website or social media profile, look for his/her credentials including whether they have a degree (D.C. or “Doctor of Chiropractic”) as well as other certifications such as one in the field of auto collisions or sports.
• What kind of insurance does the chiropractor take, or what other payment options are available? For many, insurance (including workers’ comp) is a make-or-break factor in choosing a chiropractor.

At Everett Spine and Rehab, our staff is trained to help treat your pain. Dr. Gurmit Gill, D.C. also holds the specialty certificates:

• Certified Auto Safety Trainer
• Certified Low Speed Auto Collisions
• Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician

If you’re looking for a chiropractic team with years of experience, please visit our office in Everett.

Why Sitting Causes Back Pain?

Sitting in a chair for an extended period causes or contributes to back pain due to the static position of your body. When you sit in an office chair or a similar seating arrangement, the posture you maintain adds pressure to the neck, shoulders, spine and back. It puts excess tension on your muscles and specifically causes discomfort in your lower back and spine.

Sitting for an extended period makes the discomfort more severe because it leads to poor posture in other activities. Since many individuals work in an office environment, it may not be possible to avoid sitting; however, you can take measures to reduce the discomfort of your daily routine.

Injuries to your Back that May Worsen when Sitting
When you have an injury to your back from an accident or a situation you were unable to avoid, it may worsen when you sit for several hours during the day. Rehabilitation at our clinic may assist with recovery, but only when you understand the challenges of the injury and the way your routine impacts your discomfort.
Common back injuries or pain that may worsen when sitting include:

• Sciatica
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Degenerative disc conditions
• Pain from an injury to the spine
• Discomfort from other activities, such as heavy lifting

Your spine supports your body and it may result in discomfort when you sit for an extended time period. Injuries only make the discomfort more severe because your body may put undue stress on the injured area.

Treating Pain in Everett

At our Everett clinic in Snohomish County, we offer physical therapy and massage therapy as part of a treatment strategy. We recognize that you may need chiropractic care to align your spine and neck. We also realize that tension in your muscles may contribute to the discomfort and we use massage therapy to address muscle tension. When the treatments combined with physical therapy and rehabilitation solutions, we help reduce the pain you experience and encourage the back to heal and recover.

Our treatment plan focuses on your specific needs. We develop a personalized strategy for long-term well-being based on your lifestyle and goals. Each individual has different goals and we take measures to help improve your well-being.

Addressing pain from sitting starts with understanding the cause of your discomfort. To learn more about treating problems with your posture from an office job or sitting for long periods of time, call 425-310-4014 today.