Mayor Jere Wood of Roswell, Georgia has made an Official Proclamation declaring October 2011 National Chiropractic Health Month. Mayor Wood is joining other elected officials across the USA in recognizing the contribution that Doctors of Chiropractic make to the welfare of their patients and the public health. Through an initiative of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) National Chiropractic Health Month 2011 will focus on the importance of being "TechnoHealthy" by using technology safely and making time to rest, exercise and engage in other wellness-enhancing activities.
Roswell Chiropractor, Dr. James E. Schantz, a long standing member of the ACA, is leading the initiative in North Fulton. Dr. Schantz remarks, "Repetitive stress injuries from texting and computer use are increasing and cause about 28% of the workforce to miss time from work. Inactivity and poor posture can cause stress on the neck and back which can lead to headaches, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and numbness, pain and weakness in other parts of the body. Chiropractic Doctors focus on the whole person and have particular expertise in ergonomics and care of musculo-skeletal injuries.
If you think that you may be at risk for pain or injuries as a result of overuse or misuse of technology, then check back with our Blog during the month of October for advice.
