Health

There are still a lot of things to learn and unfold when it comes to our health. We already know that we can acquire various health problems like back pain, muscle stiffness, and cardiovascular diseases while working. Here's another one that may interest many workers nowadays – the psoriatic arthritis pain. This may be a bit familiar because of the terms "psoriatic" and "arthritis," but there are still some important details that you should be aware of.

The impact of COVID-19 has tremendously affected today's workforce. With the emerging trend of work-from-home setup nowadays, people have become more inclined to find the best ways to stay focused and productive at work.

The coronavirus and COVID-19 have caused significant changes in how we do our jobs. You may now be working from home and navigating new techniques in communication and collaboration. Of course, you may also be likely to experience fatigue and other health problems with the various things you need to conform with.

As the world becomes busier with all the things we need to do – from personal errands to professional jobs- we also experience different health issues. All these can be alleviated with the help of proper ergonomics and a healthy lifestyle. One of the conditions that some of us may not be familiar with yet is sarcopenia – a condition where a severe loss of muscle mass is experienced. Find out how your work can increase the possibility of having sarcopenia and learn the tips to prevent it.

Have you heard about joint facet syndrome? For most of us, this seems to be a new term. However, this may already be affecting our health and work performance. It’s time to be aware of this health condition and how proper ergonomics can help prevent it.

Sometimes, we are too busy with the daily activities that we forget how to take care of our health. Until one day, we realized that something seems wrong. We may feel pain in some areas of our bodies, fatigue, strains, and muscle stiffness. All these may be related to our work and lifestyle. One common health issue that people are experiencing is degenerative joint disease. You might hear it already, but it will also help you get familiar with some tips on how to prevent it.

Chiropractic care continues to become popular nowadays because of the many benefits it can bring. It is also a non-invasive and drug-free approach to treat various kinds of health conditions. It is known to be a holistic way of treatment that focuses on promoting overall health and wellness. Some people may deem chiropractic care as a treatment that is related only to back and neck issues. However, there are other benefits that chiropractic care can do to your health. It not only helps alleviate pain, but it also improves the quality of your daily lifestyle.

Some of us may not yet be aware of fibromyalgia and how it can affect our health. Its symptoms can be somehow similar to joint inflammation and arthritis. However, unlike arthritis, fibromyalgia causes myofascial pain and soft tissue problems. If you feel that you're at risk or experiencing this health issue, then it is also crucial that you become knowledgeable of various fibromyalgia treatments. Of course, it is also important to know some ways on how to prevent it.

Most of us experience our muscles feel weaker after doing some strenuous activities or some repeating activities like exercising. Even office-based and home-based workers can also experience that amid long hours of working, either sitting or standing. Such a condition can be defined as muscle fatigue. Finding its causes and treatment is crucial so that our daily activities will not be affected. We all want to excel in our jobs and perform our daily routines with the utmost efficiency. Of course, we can’t achieve that if we are having health issues. That is why we should have a clear understanding of muscle fatigue- its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

The emergence of desk workers in an office or home also makes poor posture a constant issue for workers, especially those who are working daily for eight hours or more. Most workers are often curled up on their desks and remain seated in their cubicles. Most of them are overwhelmed with a lot of paperwork and are suffering from the bad effects of poor posture. Various posture-related health conditions are affecting a worker’s performance in terms of efficiency and productivity. One of these is the upper crossed syndrome – which most of us are not yet familiar with.

The more often we sit, the higher the tendency we will slouch while working. Too often that we forget to take a break and stand because we are so concentrated on what we’re doing. Just imagine the risks that we can face if we sit for several hours throughout the day, leaning forward to reach and read documents, stare on your computer screen, and glance for too long on items that you need to review. Often, we may unknowingly do slouching on our chairs, and later feel the pain on our neck and back. That is why we should be aware of why we should avoid slouching and learn the proper posture when sitting.