Back and neck pain are common complaints amongst oral surgeons, and incorrect chair positioning is one of the main culprits. Unfortunately, chair positioning is not something that is taught during residency, so in this episode, Jake and Grant discuss how to ensure that your posture is taking pressure off your spine, how chair positioning impacts visibility, why you shouldn’t be afraid to sit, and more! The mentality that is drilled into oral surgeons during residency is to “deal with what you’ve got,” but when it comes to your chair positioning, you do have the power to make changes that will benefit you in and outside of the operating room!

Key Points From This Episode:

An overview of where Jake is currently at.
The lack of focus on chair positioning during residency.
What correct operator posture looks like.
Negative impacts of poor posture.
Ideal chair positioning for mandibular versus maxillary procedures.
Common misconceptions about what “good posture” means.
Different approaches to the positioning of sedated patients.
The benefits of dynamic chair positioning.
How chair positioning impacts visibility.
The pros and cons of using loops.
Don’t be afraid to sit!
How too much sitting can affect your spine.
Understanding the sniffing position.
How to approach chair positioning during the recovery period.
The importance of getting into a good chair positioning habit during residency.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jake Stucki on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-stucki

Never Finished — https://www.amazon.com/Never-Finished-Unshackle-Your-Within

Rich Dad’s Cashflow Quadrant — https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-CASHFLOW-Quadrant-Financial

The Energy Paradox — https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Paradox-Being-Tired-Finally

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

KLS Martin promo code EOSExo22 — https://www.klsmartin.com/

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