subject: Main Health Problems Office Workers Would Have [print this page] Base on some researches, we office workers are in sub health condition for a long time. We sit for long hours in front of a computer, glued to our chairs or stuck to our phones. And commonly, we will have a long list of health problems in the end. We'd better pay special attention to the sub health problems.
Usually. We may have the following physiological health problems at work: Sore back, stiff neck, aching wrists/shoulders, and some eyes problems.
Sore Back
"Desk work of long hours is a sure way of developing a whole host of back problems. That's because most of us usually sit in what doctors say is the wrong posture, not keeping our spine straight and rested. When you do that for hours on end, it results in perpetual lower back ache, numbness, stiffness, and a general sense of weakness in the back. In extreme cases, individuals develop serious spinal or disc-related injuries." - Career Journal: Avoid Health Problems at Work
Stiff Neck
"If you have to crane or bend your neck too much to look at your computer screen, it will likely cause soreness and pain. Experts suggest placing your computer at eye level, so you can keep your neck straight. 'One must not look up or down at the screen, or keep one's neck bent for long,' says Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde, director of orthopaedics at Fortis Healthcare Ltd." - Career Journal: Avoid Health Problems at Work
And by the way, typing when you have a phone receiver anchored between your ear and shoulder is another bad idea.
Aching Wrists/Shoulders
"Problems in the wrist are typically caused by repetitive use of the keyboard or mouse incorrectly. You should not be straining the wrist upwards or bending it too much. Also, don't leave it hanging without any support. Regular flexing and exercise of fingers and wrists are essential. If you need to rest your wrist, do so on a soft surface such as on wrist pads that are now easily available in the market."
For shoulders problems, "Poor posture or a poorly-designed work station can leave you with aching shoulder muscles. If your desk is too high, you might be raising your arms a lot to reach your keyboard, stressing your forearms and some shoulder muscles." - Career Journal: Avoid Health Problems at Work
Eyes Problems
"Staring at a computer screen for long hours strains your eyes and can lead to discomfort (Eye exhaustion, eyesight undertakes the gender drops, inspect content faintness, inspect content double image, eye ache bilges, the eye is urticant, dry, weep.), fatigue and loss of productivity." - Career Journal: Avoid Health Problems at Work
Conclusion
While some progressive companies try to help employees deal with these and other work-related problems, remember that at the end of the day, your health is your responsibility. And for more details please read the full article of Career Journal: Avoid Health Problems at Work on The Wall Street Journal.
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