“Do you have Office Syndrome?” What level of “Office Syndrome” do you have? Let’s find out.
Body aches and pains are certainly something many people consider normal and temporary…
But symptoms of pain, stiffness, and soreness in the neck, shoulders, back pain, lower back pain, muscle aches throughout the body, extending to hand numbness, finger locking, frequent tingling in hands and feet – these are definitely not normal anymore!!!
These symptoms may be warning signs of Office Syndrome, which is mainly caused by repetitive muscle use in inappropriate postures, such as slouching, sitting cross-legged, twisting the body and arms, maintaining the same sitting position for long periods. This results in muscle contractions that remain in the same position until they form tight knots, and when it peaks… muscle pain occurs. Pain… until… unbearable!!!
Treatment methods can be done in various ways including acupuncture, cupping, Chinese Tuina massage, physiotherapy, behavioral changes, and may require medication in some patients.
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Checking for “Office Syndrome” Symptoms
Why Is It Called Office Syndrome?
Office Syndrome is a term for a group of symptoms caused by behaviors resulting from prolonged sitting at work, being in front of a computer, and maintaining inappropriate postures continuously for long periods. This causes tendons, muscles, and bones in the neck, shoulders, back, and waist areas, or overworked eyes to send signals saying… “I can’t take it anymore.”
Checking for “Office Syndrome” Symptoms
- Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain and stiffness
- Headaches, shoulder pain, frozen shoulder
- Arm pain, hand numbness
- Back pain, difficulty bending
- Lower back pain, leg pain
What Level of “Office Syndrome” Do You Have? Let’s See
Now that you know you have symptoms that match “Office Syndrome,” let’s check what level of pain or Office Syndrome you have:
- Level 1: Just occasional aches and pains – such as neck pain when bending for long periods, back pain when slouching
- Level 2: Pain and stiffness in multiple areas, continuous prolonged pain – such as neck stiffness extending to shoulders, pain all day
- Level 3: Severe pain requiring strong, repeated massage
- Level 4: Severe pain preventing sleep – sitting hurts, lying down hurts, pain causing arm heaviness, stiffness radiating down the legs
4 Ways to Treat Office Syndrome Before It Becomes Chronic!!!
Traditional Chinese Medicine Principles View That…
- Aches and pains or Office Syndrome can arise from various causes
- Qi and blood stagnation
- Insufficient blood to nourish muscles
- Poor liver qi circulation
Can Be Treated With
- Acupuncture – Effectively relaxes muscles at specific points, disperses qi and blood
- Cupping – Disperses qi and blood, prevents stagnation, relieves aches and pains, prevents recurrence
- Gua Sha for neck, shoulders, back – Expels heat, reduces tension in back muscle groups effectively
- Tuina Massage – Gentle muscle relaxation massage, adjusts bones and structure
- Chinese Herbal Medicine – Balances overall organs, balances qi and blood from within
Treat “Office Syndrome” Before It Becomes Chronic
Sometimes Office Syndrome patients tend to leave it untreated until the pain becomes unbearable, thinking that aches and pains are not serious. But little do they know that Office Syndrome is the cause of many other diseases, whether it’s nerve compression disorders, migraine headaches, dizziness, hand and foot numbness, or even insomnia. Therefore, treatment should be sought early and not left until it becomes “chronic pain.”
Traditional Chinese Medicine Principles View That…
Aches and pains or Office Syndrome can arise from various causes:
- Qi and blood stagnation
- Insufficient blood to nourish muscles
- Poor liver qi circulation
- Acupuncture – Relaxes muscles at specific points
- Cupping – Disperses qi and blood, relieves aches and pains
- Gua Sha for neck, shoulders, back – Reduces tension in back muscles effectively
- Tuina Massage – Gentle muscle relaxation massage
- Chinese Herbal Medicine – Balances qi and blood from within
