TOPIC:TCM for office syndrome

2022-11-17 View: 476 | Written by:lekang

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Office Syndrome

Office syndrome is a collection of physical and psychological symptoms that result from prolonged work in an office environment. Symptoms of office syndrome can be caused by a variety of factors.

Common office syndrome causes:

• Prolonged sitting: Modern office work often involves sitting at a desk for long periods of time without adequate physical activity. Sitting for a long time can lead to muscle tension and poor blood circulation, which increases the risk of pain in the neck, shoulders, waist, and other parts.
• Incorrect working posture: Incorrect working posture, such as curved spine, twisted neck, etc., will bring extra stress and discomfort to the body, increasing the probability of musculoskeletal problems.
• High-intensity work pressure: The office environment is usually accompanied by work tension and pressure. Long-term high-intensity work pressure will lead to physical and psychological fatigue and increase the risk of headaches, anxiety, depression, and other problems.
• Computer use and eye strain: Staring at a computer screen for long periods of time puts strain on the eyes and can easily lead to eye fatigue, dryness, and blurred vision.
• Work environment factors: Air pollution, poor indoor air quality, noise etc. can be present in the office and these environmental factors can negatively impact physical and mental health.
• Lack of adequate rest and relaxation: long hours of continuous work without sufficient rest and relaxation time can lead to the accumulation of physical and mental fatigue and increase the risk of office syndrome.
• Bad living habits: Bad living habits, such as irregular diet, lack of exercise, staying up late, etc., will weaken the body's immunity and resistance, and increase the possibility of suffering from office syndrome.

Office Syndrome Symptoms: These symptoms may vary due to individual work environment, work intensity, and individual differences.

• Neck and shoulder pain: Sitting in the same position or using a computer for a long time can easily cause pain and tension in the neck and shoulder muscles.
• Low back pain: Sitting for long periods of time or with poor posture can cause pain in the lower back and back, especially the muscles and discs around the lumbar spine that are vulnerable to stress.
• Eye discomfort: Staring at the computer screen for a long time can easily lead to discomfort such as eye fatigue, dryness, and blurred vision.
• Headaches: Prolonged exposure to high-intensity work pressure can easily lead to headaches and migraines.
• Fatigue and mental stress: long hours of work in an office environment, intense work rhythm, work pressure, etc. can lead to physical and mental fatigue and stress.
• Varicose veins: Sedentary for a long time, obstructed venous return, easily lead to varicose veins in the lower extremities.
• Respiratory problems: There may be air pollution in the office, lack of fresh air circulation, and staying in it for a long time can easily lead to shortness of breath and allergic reactions.
• Difficulty concentrating and memory loss: long hours of work stress and repetitive tasks can lead to poor concentration and memory loss.

Traditional Chinese medicine can provide some ways to relieve and improve the symptoms of office syndrome. The following is the traditional Chinese medicine method:

• Acupuncture: Acupuncture is one of the most used treatments in Chinese medicine. By inserting fine needles at specific points, it can regulate the flow of Qi and blood in the body, promote the body's self-healing ability, and relieve pain and tension.
• Chinese medicine conditioning: Chinese medicine can help the body restore balance by regulating the balance of yin and yang in the body, improving the circulation of Qi and blood in the body. Some commonly used traditional Chinese medicines include astragalus, ginseng, angelica, etc., and suitable Chinese medicines can be selected for conditioning according to specific symptoms.
• Tuina : Tuina can improve blood circulation, relieve muscle tension, relieve pain and fatigue by massaging and manipulating specific acupuncture points and meridians.
• Adjustment of living habits: Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of adjusting lifestyle and eating habits for health. Maintaining a good work and rest routine, exercising appropriately, avoiding prolonged sitting, and arranging a reasonable diet can help to improve office syndrome.

It should be noted that TCM methods may have different effects on different people, so it is recommended that before seeking TCM treatment, it is best to consult a professional TCM doctor for diagnosis and treatment according to individual conditions. In addition, TCM methods are usually part of comprehensive treatment and need to be combined with other health management measures, such as proper rest and exercise, to achieve better results.
 

More information:

- Location: Trendy office & plaza, 1A floor, Sukhumvit 13, North Klongtoey, Wattana, Bangkok.
- Service hours: Mon / Fri / Sat 10:00am - 7pm, Tue - Thur 09:00am - 05:30pm.
- Tel. : 0813558736
- Line ID : @lekangclinic
- WhatsApp : +66 81 355 8736
- Email: [email protected]