The call office syndrome It happens after several hours sitting in front of a computer. Many people who write, design or edit adventure photography - and other activities - may not notice the time they spend in front of their computer.
Find out how this can affect your body, and how you can avoid it!
EFFECTS OF OFFICE SYNDROME
- Shoulder pain
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Sedentary lifestyle and obesity
- Heart conditions
- Eyestrain
- Stomach ailments
- Mental fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Pain in hands and wrists
- Weakened joints
- Affected spine
HOW TO AVOID OFFICE SYNDROME
Avoid aches and pains easily by including these small habits in your daily life!
*Remember that it is essential to maintain a comfortable position in which your back is completely straight.
Avoid looking down: It is best to raise the screen to the height of your face and keep your neck and back straight.
Relax your muscles and activate your circulation: Take breaks to do breathing exercises and muscle stretching to release some of the tension in your body and activate your circulatory system. You can do this from the chair where you work, without having to get up.
- Make slight neck movements, from side to side, and front to back.
- Move your shoulders in small circular movements back and forth.
- Open and close your hands to stretch your fingers. Also move your wrists in a circular motion, inwards and outwards.
- Mobilize your legs and feet equally, raising them to make up-and-down movements and slight circular movements.
Stay hydrated and well fed: Don't forget to drink enough water, and avoid excessive caffeine consumption when spending long hours in front of your computer. Take breaks to eat, instead of mindlessly eating while working.
Rest your eyes:
- Take a moment to open and close your eyes repeatedly.
- Periodically look away from your computer to get a break from the glare.
- Exercise your eyes by looking at a point far away from you in the room you are in, and then quickly focusing on a point closer to you. Repeating this movement will considerably strengthen your vision.
Stretching: when you get up from your chair in your breaks or breaks, take advantage of moving your skeleton a little to release tension. You don't have to follow a specific stretching routine, just stretch all the extremities of your body with basic movements.
Rest your mind: Include breaks for entertainment and rest in your routine, so you won't accumulate stress associated with work. You have to let your mind relax!
Stay active: Include a physical exercise routine in your schedule, either indoors or outdoors, to avoid a sedentary lifestyle and to maintain stamina for your next adventure.
Follow these simple tips and don't let office syndrome stop you enjoy your next adventures freely!
