Shoulder Pain At Work - What Should You Do?

After 7 hours in the office, Manojit just couldn’t take it anymore. His right shoulder felt as if it was slowly being torn off. Like most of his colleagues, he thought that the pain would go away on its own. Work is, after all, much more important! With still 1 hour left, Manojit felt swarmed with pain and anxiety. May be the pain means that something is seriously wrong with his shoulders. Will he be able to work? A thousand thoughts crowded his mind and confused him even more.

Why shoulder pain occurs

Shoulder pain often stems from repetitive and awkward movements done in a prolonged manner. The pain results from Repetitive StrainInjury (RSI). RSI usually affects people at work. Short and repetitive activities like typing on a keyboard can strain the muscles and ligaments ,resulting in pain and stiffness.

Activities which cause RSI include:

• Using a computer mouse
• Typing on a keyboard
• Frequent use of heavy industrial machinery
• Swiping items at work

Causes of shoulder pain

• Strain caused by muscles kept in one position for long period of time
• Awkward posture
• Mechanical stress (such as resting your wrists on the hard surface of the table while typing)
• Small but regular pressure on the shoulder
• Vibration of the shoulder caused by a tool
• Exposure to high temperature

People who have physically intensive jobs along with those who just work on a computer are both at risk of getting shoulder pain. In most office environments, RSI result from intensive computer use for long period of time. Sedentary work habits along with stress and heavy work load can weaken your muscles and cause enormous pain.

Preventing shoulder pain at work

Here are a few suggestions to help desk workers adjust the ergonomics of their workspaces. These techniques can help reduce shoulder pain at work.

Sitting correctly

When you sit at your desk, make sure that:

• The feet are firmly planted on the ground
• The thighs are parallel to the floor
• Your elbows are adequately supported and close to your body
• The wrists and the hands are in line with your forearms
• Your lower back is well supported by the chair

 Rearrange your workspace

Don’t sit at a desk which is too high. Install an adjustable keyboard and mouse tray if you feel that your table is not comfortable. Keep everything you use regularly within easy reach.

Readjust your monitor

Keep the monitor at an arm’s length away from you. The top of the screen should be just below your eye level. The keyboard should be at the centre, in line with the monitor.

How to use your phone

Never cradle your phone between your ear and your shoulder. If you are required to use the phone frequently, then get a headset.

Take a break

Doctors suggest taking at least 3 minutes of break for every hour you work. Shake your hands and arms to increase blood circulation and relax the muscles. Relax your eyes, head and neck by focusing on any object far away from your desk.

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