How working 9-5 on the desk can lead to shoulder pain?

 

Know how working 9-5 on the desk can lead to shoulder pain with prevention. Consult Dr. Reetadyuti Mukhopadhyay- best shoulder surgeon in Gurgaon for treatment.

The majority of the population is involved in a 9-5 job that needs them to sit on their place and work on the computers for a long duration. Last year, when everyone was shut in their house, people managed to complete their work with the help of technology. Although technological advancement was a boon that saved the global economy from collapsing, but since then, more and more people are complaining about problems like neck and shoulder pain. Let's discuss this topic.

 

Digging out about shoulder pain

The shoulder joint consists of many tendons, muscles, and bones. The complex structure of a shoulder joint is powerful enough to lift the entire arm in multiple directions. But this ball and socket joint has a shallow socket that makes it more skeptical to problems and injuries. Usually, awkward/repetitive movements or working in the same posture for a long duration can lead to chronic shoulder pain. Such type of shoulder pain is categorized under repetitive strain injury.

According to observations, while working on the desk, our wrong posture or sitting in the same posture for long strains the muscles and tendons present in the upper part of the body that includes shoulder and neck. So it is important to pay attention to it, otherwise it may lead to further complications.

 

What are the common causes of shoulder pain?

There can be many causes that can lead to the development of shoulder pain. Moreover, chronic shoulder pain does not develop in a few hours and takes a long duration for the development.

 

Let's discuss how your working style is contributing to this problem.

·         Placing arms above shoulder level for working

·         Weird and inadequate postures while working

·         Straining shoulders with weights like heavy bags

·         Holding a single posture for a long duration

·         Partial or full body vibration due to any tool or while driving on uneven roads.

·         Repetitive movements or exhaustion of the joint

·         Overstretching arms

 

So, it is not necessary that only the people who are indulged in professions that require heavy exercise can lead to shoulder pain and injuries. Sedentary people who usually spend their time sitting on a chair are also at a risk of the development of shoulder pain as their muscles and tendon weaken due to inactivity.

 

How to prevent chronic shoulder pain?

·         Keep a close watch on your posture

Your back and neck should be straight in the sitting position. Our arms should be placed in the alignment of the shoulder level and thighs positioned parallel to the ground. While working, your shoulder should be in a relaxed position. It is quite obvious to become lazy and slouch. This tendency puts pressure on the body and this habit leads to the problem of pain. To develop the habit of maintaining the right posture for a long duration, you can train your body through yoga or tai chi.

 

·         Invest in a better workspace like table and chair for absolute comfort

It is important that your screen is in your vision line, and your elbows are placed near the body. These objectives can be achieved only if your workspace is well-maintained in such a way.  Imagine yourself working on a desk that is a little higher for you and need you to overstretch your elbow for typing anything on the desktop. Hence invest some time and money to make your seating more comfortable. Moreover, invest in a good pair of earplugs to attend calls while working because taking the help of shoulders to attend a call is bad practice and needs to be stopped.

 

·         Try to reduce the stress by avoiding working in the same posture for a long duration

Working or driving in the same position for a prolong period can lead to frozen shoulder that is one of the most common causes of chronic shoulder pain. Hence it is recommended to reduce the pressure by changing the body posture periodically.

 

·         Take small breaks to move your body to avoid stiffness

Taking a small break to walk around or catch up a conversation can be a great way to prevent shoulder pain. Through this, you can freshen up your eyes and mind. At the same time, you will be able to socialize with more and more people.

 

·         Perform complete body workout every day for 20-30 minutes to strengthen nerves, muscles, and tendons.

It is important to work on the flexibility & muscle strength of your body. For this, you need to perform exercises every day, and you can start this journey from minutes and then extend it gradually according to your capability and schedule.

 

Don't neglect your lingering shoulder pain and look for medical help as soon as possible. If you are looking for the best shoulder surgeon in Gurgaon, you can book an appointment with Dr. Reetadyuti Mukhopadhyay. He has helped numerous people in getting rid of shoulder pain and heal complex shoulder problem through surgical as well as non-surgical approach.