Released on: December 21, 2007, 1:35 pm

Press Release Author: Dr. Rose C. Soanes, D.C.

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Did you know that a person is injured at work every 5
seconds? Dr. Rose Soanes, D.C. of Berrien Family Chiropractic has announced the top
5 ways for employees to be safe and to avoid injury while at work.



Press Release Body: Did you know that according to the United States Bureau of Labor
Statistics, every 5 seconds a worker is injured in the United States? In 1996, the
National Safety Council estimated that on-the-job injuries cost Americans $121
billion on societal expenses. Some of these include lost wages, lost productivity,
health care costs, and many other expenses.

Dr. Rose Soanes, owner of Berrien Family Chiropractic, has treated hundreds of work
related injuries at her chiropractic office. She feels that workplace injuries are
far too common and many times can be avoided. \"Most workplace injuries that I treat
are ones that are preventable. Often times they are the result of a momentary lapse
of judgment or a lack of proper safety precautions,\" said Dr. Soanes.

Dr. Soanes wants to help educate workers and employers how to prevent workplace
injuries. Here is a list of 5 tips to help you stay injury free while at work:

1. While working at your desk or computer, make sure that you sit with your knees
at about a 90 to 130 degree angle. Sitting with more or less of an angle can cause
strain on your back.
2. Always lift properly. Bend at the knees and use your hips when lifting. Try to
keep your back straight and the weight balanced and close to your body.
3. Exercise frequently and eat healthy. Also remember to stretch so your body is
not only strong, but flexible.
4. Take frequent stretch breaks. If you sit at your computer all day, make sure to
stretch periodically. If you stand all day, taking the load off can also help
prevent injury.
5. Get adequate sleep. Fatigue greatly increases the risk of injury.

While these are just guidelines for work safety, Dr. Soanes urges her patients to
take the common sense approach. Doing anything repetitively can lead to injury. \"I
tell my patients to just try to stay alert and aware of their workplace
surroundings. With a little bit of effort, we can greatly reduce the number of work
related injuries in America,\" said Dr. Soanes.

If you would like to learn more about work safety, please contact Dr. Rose Soanes,
D.C.. Berrien Family Chiropractic can be reached by calling 269-683-1700.



Web Site: http://www.berrienfamilychiro.com

Contact Details: Dr. Rose C. Soanes, D.C.
Berrien Family Chiropractic
1036 Bell Rd.
Niles, MI 49120
269-683-1700