Chiropractor for Gamers & Desk jockeys

Whether you have a desk job or you are a gaming athlete, repetitive stress from sitting can add up to dysfunction affecting the entire body. Often patients in this demographic suffer from conditions like upper cross syndrome, lower cross syndrome and crush or stretch injuries to nerves resulting in injuries like carpel tunnel, cubital tunnel, tarsal tunnel etc. Patients with an upper or lower cross syndrome respond well to joint manipulation and muscle treatments like myofascial release. Additionally, these patients benefit from strengthening their weakened muscles and stretching of the tightened muscles. In regards to the nerve component of these injuries, nerve flossing techniques are helpful at re-establishing normal nerve tension. This will help with numbness, tingling and weakness/fatigue.

The two main purposes of a chiropractic adjustment are to decrease pain and improve joint mobility. Often, an adjustment is targeted to a joint that has poor movement patterns or has otherwise become restricted. The vast majority of discomfort, pain, or injuries you will experience will result from an imbalance in your mechanics—perhaps your body position is poor or you’re using your muscles inappropriately. This can happen especially with posture while gaming. We use many techniques to relieve this pain. This can include: chiropractic adjustments, manual therapy techniques, and health and wellness education with posture. Our chiropractors are exceptionally well-versed in the cause and resolution of mechanical ailments in the human body.

Chiropractic adjustments release joint restrictions, decrease pain, and have the potential to improve nerve and muscle function. These techniques will provide much of your pain relief and provide overall improvement. Manual therapy has a vast number of techniques and treatment styles, and each of these will vary between our providers. Traditional treatments are performed by hand without the need for additional tools or gadgets, and they can be done with limited space and simple, inexpensive equipment.

Cross training like in any other sport can also be very beneficial in regards to longevity…both as a desk jockey and a gamer. Primary patterns such as the squat, dead-lift, press and pull are important and are often used in the rehab process. At Agape we can examine and diagnose the condition, treat and improve the condition and than use that information to design a personalized exercise program to help keep the condition from coming back.