Office work at first glance may seem gentle to health: it does not require great physical strength and is not associated with an aggressive environment, such as in the chemical industry. However, office workers can be exposed to a variety of so-called "professional" disease, whose symptoms may not appear for a long time. Basic knowledge about these diseases can change your view of the work in the office and in the future to prevent the occurrence of serious health problems.
Consider the most common ones:
- Microcirculatory disorders and fatigue
The level of humidity in the room - an important factor for maintaining good health, because the human body is 60% consists of water *. If office work predominates dry air, for example, using the air conditioner, a worker may be disturbed by the circulation of oxygen in the system circulation. As a result, there drowsiness, fatigue, risk of frequent respiratory and skin diseases. If possible, it is best to equip a room humidifier, and drink more pure non-carbonated water.
- Dry eye syndrome
Long hours at the computer lead to the development of so-called syndrome of "dry eye." Today, it is increasingly common among office workers. If you know the feeling of fatigue, "sand" and hurt one's eyes, it is time to consult with an ophthalmologist or a couple times a day to perform simple exercises for eyes (circular rotating clockwise and counterclockwise). Remember - to maintain visual acuity while working at the computer, you must monitor looks from afar and sides at least every 5 minutes.
- Rachiocampsis
Spending all day in a sitting position, which increases the load on the spine, an office worker at risk of "buy" disease of the musculoskeletal system. Compounding the situation, and bad posture: often people whose activities are related to work at a computer, sitting at the table and pulling his neck hunched forward (which is easier to look at the computer screen). Regardless of the age of the curvature of the spine can cause poor health or chronic disease. Sedentary office work leads to changes in the intervertebral discs and pinched nerves. In addition, office workers often notice recurring pain in the muscles of the back, neck and hands.
To prevent scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, sciatica and spinal curvature need to move more regularly do exercises and sports, as well as periodically take a massage course. Especially useful exercise on the bar to stretch the spine. During the working day, try to get in the habit of constantly monitor posture - keep your back properly, leaning back in his chair, a monitor at the same time should be at eye level. Also, if possible, often change position. After the end of the day instead of using public transport or private car as much as possible, give preference to pedestrian walks.
- Pain in the joints
In the joint pain of varying intensity complaining about 58% of men and women engaged in sedentary sedentary work. ** To prevent the development of serious problems with joints will help an active lifestyle - take the time to train in the gym as much as possible give up the elevator and public transport, or dedicate least half an hour a day hiking in the surroundings.
It is also important to know that the pain can be a sign of osteortroza in the early stages of the disease, which is caused by cartilage damage joints. After the first symptoms slowly progressing, osteoarthritis causes disruption of the joint and leads to reduced mobility. It is therefore crucial time to see a doctor and start treatment. As a means of preventing the destruction of the cartilage in the joints, chondroprotectors used, for example, one of the most famous - the drug "Teraflex" from Bayer. With proper reception (at least 3 months), it improves the mobility of joints, and slows the development of osteoarthritis.
- Phlebeurysm
When you are a long time in a seated position, under the action of gravity in the veins of the lower extremities accumulates additional amount of blood. Prolonged sitting motionless venous blood volume in each leg sharply increases, which may eventually contribute to the risk of developing varicose veins. Since it is not always possible to get up every hour from the workplace and walk around the office, the alternative may be exercises for the legs (warm feet) behind a desk.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
If you are constantly running for the PC at risk and hands: from office workers often develop carpal tunnel syndrome. Its main symptoms - numbness of the hands, pain in the fingers of varying intensity. To prevent further progression of the disease, work on the correct posture, regular exercise the wrist and possibly equip a home computer keyboard and mouse anatomical shape.
Remember - keep health, working in the office, it is not difficult. It is important to acquire healthy habits that gradually come into your life. When sedentary lifestyle in the body breaks down the metabolism, so try to move more and do not skip exercise - this will help to maintain the metabolism at the right level and to prevent the emergence of chronic diseases. Be healthy!
* Kukushkin YN Chemical elements in the human body. L .: Chemistry, 1998
** Among the respondents older than 45 years. According to the study "Teraflex index" group Bayer (October 2014).
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