Managing Office Syndrome
What is Office Syndrome & Why is it so Common?
Office syndrome is a group of muscle pain and fascia, including pain or numbness from inflammation of tissues and ligaments. It includes physical and mental issues such as stress, fatigue, headaches, back pain, and more, and often happens to work people who have to sit in the office or work using computers and mobile phones on a regular basis.
Office Syndrome is becoming increasingly common due to the rise of sedentary work and long hours spent in front of a computer screen. This has led to an increase in work-related health problems and occupational health issues among office workers. But recently, this disease has been found in groups of students and students. Those aged 15 years onwards who have behaviors that do not exercise and have a lifestyle of studying or doing the same job repeatedly, moving a little, for example, are addicted to online, like to watch series continuously or use a computer for a long time, on average 2- 6 hours/day This also includes students who are preparing for exams who read and study in the same sitting position for a long time.
Many people may be complacent that initial symptoms such as stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and shoulders, back pain, or headache are not very serious symptoms. But did not know that these initial symptoms caused the risk of various diseases such as insomnia, diabetes, heart disease, and sexual dysfunction. Arthritis and musculoskeletal disease Spinal problems and intervertebral discs until it became an office sickness Syndrome finally The most common pain among patients is a pain in the nape of the neck. "The hormone cortisol," which is a hormone that responds to stress, increased. This, combined with not getting enough rest and not eating properly for a long time, will put even more stress on your body. If not taken care of, it can lead to long-term chronic disease.
Identifying Symptoms of Office Syndrome & Ways to Combat It
In this article, we will discuss the various symptoms of Office Syndrome, as well as ways to manage occupational health so that you can stay healthy and productive in the workplace. We will also look at some tips for identifying signs of office fatigue so that it can be treated quickly and effectively.
There are numerous symptoms of Office Syndrome, but some of the most common include:
1. Muscular pain and fascia: This is the most popular symptom of office syndrome. It starts with aching muscles in the neck, shoulders, shoulder blades, back, and hips and is often chronic and does not go away.
2. Nerves of the wrist are pinched: occurs when there is a fascia in the wrist (palm side) causing nerves in that area to be pinched. Pain and numbness in the fingers, palms, or arms
3. Locked finger: Caused by excessive and frequent exertion on the fingers, causing friction to the tendon sheath. and tendons of the fingers This symptom is often found in people who work as housewives.
4. Tendonitis: Swelling or pain in the area of the tendon. Usually around the shoulders, elbows, ankles, knees, and wrists, which are often caused by accidents, bumps, and severe use. or using it too often cause the patient to feel pain in the affected area.
5. Dry eye syndrome: Caused by a malfunction of the lacrimal glands. The cause may be from staring at a computer screen, or mobile for too long
6. Eye strain: due to staring at a screen or mobile phone for too long without resting your eyes, which in many cases eye strain often causes headaches.
7. Headaches: Office Syndrome Headaches It is often caused by the progression of muscle problems around the shoulders that are tight. Causes the blood to not flow to the head easily sometimes it may be caused by eye pain or dry eyes. and can crack the head. Some of them may be as severe as migraine headaches.
8. Back pain: Back pain caused by improper standing or sitting posture for a long time. or using too strong back muscles until the injury of the muscles
Common Causes of Office Syndrome & How to Prevent It
Office syndrome It is often caused by using the same muscles repeatedly for a long time, rarely changing posture. Including inappropriate postures such as sitting cross-legged on a regular basis, sitting slouching, or bending over for a long time, etc., causing muscles that have been used repeatedly to contract or stretch in the same form often until the muscles that are tied injury or may be twisted into a tight lump and subsequent pain
Different parts of our body's muscles are made up of many continuous fibers. When the muscles start to knot together. pulled back and forth Initially, the stiffness may start from one point. But after a long day, it will be painful to another point. because it was pulled back by the contracted muscles Realizing it again, the pain spreads over a wide area, unable to pinpoint the exact location of the pain.
The nature of working people in this day and age It is often difficult to modify work behavior. Because they have to focus on the work or get so busy that they forget to change their posture and take a break. It is often allowed to cause symptoms of this disease to become more severe, or spread to other related muscles and the nervous system. If left untreated or does not change behavior It may cause danger, such as the risk of herniated discs, scoliosis, and weak limbs as well.
It is important to be aware of the common causes of Office Syndrome so that you can take steps to prevent it. For example, you can practice good ergonomics at your desk by adjusting your chair and monitoring height appropriately. You can also take regular breaks from sitting or standing for long periods of time. Additionally, stress management techniques such as deep breathing exercises or mindfulness meditation can help reduce the risk of developing Office Syndrome.
