Behavioral changes that permanently cure Office syndrome
It isn’t hard to accept the fact that we live in the world where the bent back, back and shoulder pain and chronic headache are one of the biggest problems for workers.
According to the observation and clear evidence shown, there are many more issues in the office. The more you are stress at work and the more you are not moving anywhere and insist to sit for long hours to get done of your workloads, the more negative physical and mental consequence. Weight gain little by little or even a drastic change is also one of the results of such a behaviors.
Average working by country appears in the below chart. Well, Thailand which is where I live, is one of the countries having very high average working hours. This implies and confirms my observation that I have been through. Many of them are confronting the annoying health problems.
I frequently had a chance to consult with the physical therapist about the situation which may happen to people around the world as well. We rely on mobile phone as an essential part of your life. We rarely spend a quality time with our family and friends.
Frankly speaking, we miss the NOW moment and what we have in return is a serious physical health concern resulted from such a habits.
So, here comes simple, well not easy to keep it consistent, steps to prevent and even cure the shoulder and neck pains naturally.
- Correct the sitting position
You might have a question what’s wrong with my posture ?
Well, for the last decade, human has spent at least 10 hours on sitting in front of computer. This has necessarily become the new habit.
Starting with
1.1. Keeping BACK and SITTING UP STRAIGHT against the chair, so the right and proper chair is a must.
1.2. FEET RESTED ON THE FLOOR, if you can’t, find the footrest.
1.3. NECK and Shoulder relaxed
1.4. Place the MONITOR on Natural line of sight - Moving around every 10–20 mins
Don’t sit for so long as it can worsen the pain. You may use walk reminder as an alternative. This also helps blood circulation allowing the health to be more active and unleash the brain’s potential. - Use Smart table
I find this is so amazing hack. You can surely move around, sit and stand to work. As for my experience, this benefits as it is portable, carry-able and customized to the level you are satisfied.
4. Exercise — yoga, weight training and pilates
This is one of the reasons why I have not needed to see the physicist for years.
I would recommend you to have at least 2 times a week for exercise. When you use the muscle in the right way, office syndrome is impossible.
5. Warm compress for pain relief
After a long long day, some might occasionally have fatigue and muscle and joint pains. I find warm compress is very easy approach to at home. You will get so much relief from the symptom. Proper warm compress can also be found in the traditional Thai massage.
