Office syndrome is a widespread condition among office workers. Currently, after the large outbreak of COVID-19. This has caused more people to turn to work in the “Work from Home” (WFH) style. Therefore, nowadays, office syndrome symptoms are not just in the office. It also includes working WFH from home. Working in an office and WFH can increase your risk of office syndrome as it involves an unhealthy sitting position.

In addition, working WFH and often working at an office may lead to the habit of sitting for long periods, in one place without standing or moving much. In addition, using a computer And electronic devices are considered additional issues that may increase the risk of eye strain, headaches, and back pain.

Problems related to office syndrome

Bone problems and muscles

sitting for a long time And poor posture can cause musculoskeletal problems such as neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Eye pain

Staring at a computer screen for long periods can cause eye strain. This causes symptoms such as dry eyes, blurred vision, and headaches.

Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)

Performing repetitive tasks such as typing and using a computer mouse can result in RSI such as tendonitis.

Obesity and weight gain

Sedentary work can lead to weight gain. and can be obese If you don’t exercise regularly

Mental health problems

High-pressure office work may cause symptoms of stress.

How to treat office syndrome What are the methods?

As you know, office syndrome It is caused by sitting for a long time without standing or moving much. In which we sit incorrectly for too long a distance. It causes aches and pains in the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrist pain, back pain (or lower back pain), hip pain (which sometimes has back pain radiating down the legs), or even numbness in the hands. The use of hand typing or the use of the mouse for a long time, is due to a membrane on the wrist from frequent use.

For this reason, the treatment of office syndrome Therefore, various treatment methods must be used together. to relieve symptoms and prevent the return of this disease in the long term you must also check which parts of the patient have pain. Because each symptom will have different results.

 

Examples of treatments for office syndrome are as follows:

1. Postural assessment

  • It is a systematic examination that helps identify abnormalities in standing, sitting, or moving the body.
  • To evaluate anatomical posture and identify postural asymmetries Related problems In order to solve problems with muscles and bones

2. Ergonomic Assessment and Adjustments

  • Thoroughly assess the ergonomics of the workspace. Including chairs, tables, computers, and accessories.
  • Adjustments such as the height and position of the chair, keyboard, monitor, and mouse to ensure they are aligned with the body’s natural posture
  • Use ergonomic accessories such as a monitor stand, keyboard tray, or footrest if necessary.
  • Take regular breaks to stand. Stretch and move around To avoid a stationary posture for a long time

3. Physical Activity and Stretching

  • Exercise regularly, such as walking and stretching. or other forms of exercise.

4. Active rehabilitation

  • It is a guideline for exercise for rehabilitation. and physical therapy Focus on patient involvement in the recovery process.
  • This approach involves a combination of physical therapy exercises. a specific movement that aims to restore or improve physical abilities movement strength

5. Treatment and rehabilitation by a doctor

Physical therapy

Your doctor will recommend a physical therapist. Design appropriate exercise postures To help strengthen the muscles to be able to support the spine. Additionally, physical therapy can help increase muscle flexibility.

Injection

The doctor will inject medicine into the area of pain, such as a steroid injection, to relieve the pain. and reduce inflammation.

Surgery

Severe injuries May need to use surgery to help. To help lower back pain better

Treat with PMS electromagnetic waves

Or Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation is the stimulation of the nervous system with high-energy electromagnetic waves. Transmitted through clothing and into injured tissue, muscle, or bone. It is about 10 centimeters deep and is an area where body massage cannot help. To stimulate a better recovery and relieve pain quickly.

Manual Technique

Operative treatment uses the hands to pull, bend, and adjust bones and various joints to adjust the body structure to the proper position.

If you are not sure what you are dealing with Do you have Office Syndrome? Don’t leave it until the symptoms become serious. Can make an appointment Or come in and consult a doctor at thecommonsclinic.com

The Commons Clinic has a team of doctors and physical therapists with degrees to provide close care. Equipped with modern physical therapy equipment, such as Shock Wave machines or PMS machines, there is a physical assessment and individualized treatment plan before every time. You can be sure that It will definitely help your pain get better from the first time you do it.

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