"Office Syndrome" that not only happens in offices

Created By RISC | 4 years ago

Last modified date : 2 years ago

Office syndrome can affect you at home as well as at your workplace.​

Amid the pandemic, more of us are working from home in an unsuitable setting. Sitting for a long time without changing our posture or sitting in bad position can cause muscle pain and result in office syndrome.​

If you have mild office syndrome, you can cure it by…​

- Choosing a chair that suits your body. You should be able to sit fully and have a backrest to lean back on slightly. Adjust the height so your hips and calves are perpendicular and your feet rest on the floor.​

- Having a desk that puts your keyboard level with your wrists and elbows.​

- Placing your monitor at eye level so your neck is straight while you work, with your screen about at an arm's length from your eyes.​

- Using headphones while talking on the phone for a long time to reduce the strain from holding a phone.​

- Remembering to take breaks. Rest your eyes from the computer screen and get up to change your posture during the day.​

- Exercising regularly to reduce muscle pain and boost your health.​

If you’ve got severe office syndrome, though, consult a medical professional. Don’t wait until you have chronic symptoms.​