6 great poses to relieve sprains from ‘office syndrome‘
Most office workers spend their time sitting in front of the computer, about 6-8 hours a day. Those who have to work overtime or work overtime add another hour. When they get off work, they want to rest and don’t feel like exercising or stretching. As a result, many office workers experience muscle aches or what we call ‘office syndrome’. In this article, we will get to know office syndrome along with stretching exercises to relieve muscle pain from sitting and working for long periods.
What is office syndrome?
Office Syndrome is a pain in the muscles or spine. The cause is from sitting in the same position for a long time. It often occurs in office workers like us who have to sit in front of a computer screen all day, 6-8 hours a day, without moving or changing sitting positions while working.
‘Checklist’ of common symptoms found in office syndrome
Headache
Back pain
Pain and stiffness in the shoulder area
Pain around the eyes
Neck pain
Dizziness
Chronic muscle pain
Numbness in the wrist or foot
From office syndrome to ‘chronic pain’
Muscle pain from office syndrome can lead to more serious pain, including chronic pain, herniated discs, or spinal disorders. These symptoms can affect your posture and daily movement if not treated promptly.
6 stretching poses to relieve office syndrome
1) Stretch your arms and shoulders.
Extend your left arm to your right side, then fold your right arm up towards your body to lock your left arm. Once you have the right position, pull your arm straight to stretch your shoulder area. Hold for 10-20 seconds. Once done, repeat on the other side.
2) Stretch your upper arm muscles.
Extend both arms overhead, then push both arms back until you feel a stretch. Hold for 10-15 seconds, then alternately pull your arms back to stretch in front. Repeat.
3) Stretch your arm and waist muscles.
Raise your right hand above your head, keeping your arm close to your ear. Then, lean to the left until you feel a stretch in your waist. Hold for 10-15 seconds, then switch sides.
4) Stretch your back and side muscles.
Raise your right arm, bend your เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย elbow down so that your hand touches your left shoulder. Then use your left hand to grab your right elbow. Once you are in position, pull your right elbow down until you feel tight, using your left hand to push it. Hold for 10-15 seconds. When done, switch sides.
5) Stretch your neck muscles.
Tilt your neck to the left until you feel tension at the base of your neck. You can use your hands to hold the base of your neck or head. Hold for 10-15 minutes, then switch sides.
6) Wrist exercises
Push both hands together in a prayer position, spread your elbows out to the sides so that your arms are flat. Hold for 10-15 seconds.