We have brought together some of the rankings that should be considered in order to cope with back and shoulder pain due to sitting, which is one of the common health problems of office workers! Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Arel Gereli has listed some offers for those who work in the office from morning to night to cope with arm, hand, wrist, back and shoulder pain!
Attention to Your Office Sitting Form!
Especially for people who work leaning forward for long periods of time; it is the base for them to keep both themselves and their shoulder blades in a more upright position. Holding the scapula forward causes pain by disrupting the harmony of the surrounding muscles. Moreover, the inconsistent work of these muscles can lead to muscle tears in the shoulder in the long term. Muscle tear in the shoulder shows itself with night pain and loss of movement. Therefore, try to stand upright by yourself, prefer to stand upright.
Adjust Eye Contact Range Properly with Computer!
Hold the computer screen at eye level and the keyboard close to your body with your arms relaxed. Avoid angling your shoulders straight forward by reaching for the keyboard. Make sure that the keyboard and mouse are at a distance to prevent bending your arm joints. If the elbows and wrists are bent for a long time, it can compress the borders adjacent to these areas, resulting in numbness, pain and loss of strength in the hands.
Cycle for a Few Minutes in Half an Hour!
Staying still is harder than moving. Because in order to stay still, we need to keep our muscles constantly contracted. That’s why office workers suffer from chronic fatigue even though they sit all day. Constant contraction of the muscles in this area to keep the shoulders and arms stable will result in spasm and pain.
Stay Away From Liaison Tools Out of Need!
Untargeted and excessive use of mobile phone, preference of written message channels for communication cause chronic pain, especially in the joints and muscles of the hand and forearm area; in a sense, it is consuming their useful life. Therefore, try not to use communication tools unnecessarily in your daily life.
Notify Your Friends!
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Arel Gereli said, “No matter how careful we are, we can miss these points during the busy day. For this reason, office workers should warn each other and motivate each other in a way that will increase awareness. For sure, your colleagues are suffering from the same pain as you.”
If You Have Pain At Night, Attention!
Pain during the day can be relieved after work or during holidays. Because when the time you are exposed to the problem is over, the joints, muscles, tendons and borders can recover. However, if your pain continues at night, there may be a situation that your body cannot heal. Therefore, if you have night pain in your shoulders, arms and hands, definitely consult a specialist.
