Office Syndrome

Office Syndrome is a condition that occurs in office workers who may focus on working with computers in repetitive postures for long hours or work in improper sitting positions and equipment arrangements, such as sitting with raised shoulders or excessive neck bending, leading to pain or numbness in various areas.

In addition to an unsuitable work environment, insufficient rest, irregular eating habits, and inadequate nutrition can also cause Office Syndrome. Without proper care, it may lead to muscle pain from Office Syndrome and musculoskeletal disorders.

Common symptoms of Office Syndrome include:

1. Chronic muscle inflammation pain in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips
2. Pain and numbness in the hands and arms from wrist tendonitis compressing nerves and abnormal nerve tension
3. Pain in the arms, wrists, and elbows from inflammation of the outer forearm muscles
4. Finger pain and trigger finger
5. Back stiffness in an arched position

Treatment methods for Office Syndrome:

1. Medication
2. Physical therapy with appropriate equipment such as ultrasound, laser therapy, electrical stimulation, hot compresses, and muscle stretching
3. Acupuncture to relieve pain and improve blood circulation
4. Exercise to enhance physical fitness and adequate rest
5. Adjusting the work environment, working posture, and work behavior to be ergonomically correct

In addition to the mentioned treatments, modern pain treatment technologies include:

• Focused Shockwave Therapy
• Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (PMS)

These treatments help safely and effectively relieve pain from Office Syndrome. With care, Dr. Nattapat Matiphat, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist, Pain Clinic and Physical Therapy Center, Synphaet Hospital, Lam Luk Ka.