Who is Most Likely to Develop Office Syndrome?

Office syndrome symptoms may be found in people who work hard on a regular basis, and people who sit and work in the office. Because both groups had the opportunity to regularly use the muscles in repetitive patterns.

Office worker, although this group of people hardly moved at all. It seems that the muscles are not being used, but sitting, standing or holding in one position for too long, such as bending over to use a mobile phone often cause stiffness and pain.

In the case of regular workers or group of athletes. Musculoskeletal symptoms may be caused by inappropriate movements, such as lifting objects in the wrong position. Muscle traction too quickly, overexertion or having to carry too much weight, for example, resulting in acute or chronic injury to muscles or bones.

Here are some easy self-exploration guidelines to see if we are at risk of office syndrome or not?

Do you tend to do the same activities or work continuously for at least 6 hours a day?

For example:
1. Office worker to sit and stare at a computer screen all day

2. Salespeople who have to stand and sell all day (Especially employees who have to wear high heels)

3. Antique coffee seller having to stand and brew coffee by exerting the same hand and arm repeatedly every day.

4. Drivers who have to sit and drive for a long time.

5. People with pain during the period in relation to working time. And symptoms improved or no symptoms on rest days.

6. Must work in an inappropriate working environment, such as a crowded office with poor ventilation tables, chairs that are not suitable for the body, etc.

7. Have little rest or not resting.

8. Have high work stress or living in a toxic social working environment.
 
9. Those who have chronic pain, come and go, after treating or stretching the muscles. The symptoms improved temporarily. But after a while it came back again.

10. Often have symptoms in the muscles around the shoulders, nape of the neck, scapula, and back.

11. There are pains that radiate to different parts, such as pain in the head. Pain radiating to the shoulder or arm, pain radiating down the leg, related to our posture

12. Not moving or rarely exercise regularly

13. Work in a manner that requires constant force, such as carrying, hauling, lifting or pushing materials.

14. Athletes or people who play sports on a regular basis.

Preventing Office Syndrome from Becoming a Chronic Issue in the Workplace

Office Syndrome is a common issue for office workers, caused by long periods of sitting in a static position at the desk. It can cause physical and mental fatigue, leading to chronic health issues if left unchecked. To prevent this from becoming a chronic issue in the workplace, ergonomic furniture solutions should be implemented. Ergonomic chairs and desks are designed to reduce strain on the body and provide comfort while working long hours. Additionally, regular breaks away from the desk are essential for reducing stress and fatigue associated with Office Syndrome. By implementing ergonomic furniture solutions, employers can ensure that their employees remain healthy and productive at work.