Managing 9-5 job is sometimes a real pain, especially if you have arthritis. Here are some useful tips that can help you minimize the pain and maximize your efficiency during working hours.

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TipsforManaging
Arthritisintheoffice
Howtobalanceofficewitharthritis
Work-LifeBalance
Arthritisreferstoan
inflammationinthejoints
causingpainandstiffness
surroundingjointsand
tissues.
OsteoarthritisandRheumatoid
Arthritisaretwocommon
typesofarthritis.Othertypes
includePsoriatic,Septic,
Fibromyalgia,
Scleroderma,etc.
Workingfromthecouchcanbe
relaxingforthemuscles,but
workplaceergonomicsallows
youtosituprightwithyourback
straight,elbowsandkneesbent
at90degreesandfeetonthe
floor.
Aphysicallydemandingjobor
inflexibleschedulecanaffect
thepatient’sabilitytowork.
Peoplewitharthritisareprone
tosickleaves,workplace
inefficiency,anddiscomfort.
WorkplaceErgonomics
Forarthritispatients,achairwith
asoftcouch,backsupport,and
handrestisimportant.
ComfortingChair
Usingtrackpad,joystickand
keyboardcanhelpwithpainin
wristandelbows.Youcould
alsooptfortouchscreen
laptopsorscreensthatprovide
enhancedmobility.
ErgonomicMouse&Keyboard
Workplaceshoesneednotbe
pinchingallthetime.Skipthe
heelsorharshleather.Switchto
comfortablewearthatsupports
theanklesanddoesn’tstresson
theanybodypart.
WearComfortableShoes
Usinglaptoponyourlapmaygive
strainedback,shoulders,andneck.
Keepyourlaptopataheightwhere
theelbowsbentat90degreesand
yourbackisstraight.
o Usealaptoptable
o Optforadetachablekeyboard
forwristandelbowcomfort
Lift-upYourLaptop
Grippens,documentholders,
bookmagnifiers,booklights,
specialscissors,etc.aresome
ofthedevicesthatyoucanuse
attheworkplaceandavoid
arthriticpain.
UseAssistiveDevices
Forextrasupporttothe
inflamedmuscles,thebodyand
jointbracescanbeusedtolend
somesupport.
BodyandJointBraces
Startanyexerciseoractivity
with5-minutesofwarm-up,
i.e.walking,slowpace
activities,etc.Warmingup
opensupthemusclesand
helpsavoidinjuriesor
excessivepainpostworkout.
Warm-upExercises
Whileworkinginthe
office,don’tletyour
musclesgetstiffer.Take
mini-breaks.Relaxfor10
minutesaftereveryhour
toletthepainsubside.
TakeMini-Breaks
Certifiedphysiciansand
therapistscanhelpeasethe
pain,reduceinflammation.
Consultyourdoctorforassistive
aids,therapiesanddisease
managementbeforepain
conditionturnschronic.
Physicaltherapies
Stretching
FlexibleWorkSchedule
Arthritispatients
shouldfocuson
maintaininga
balancedweightto
avoidstressingtheir
body,bonesandmuscles.
Gentlebody
movementsand
stretchingcanalleviate
paintoagreater
extent.
Sittinginoneposition
makesyourmusclesstiff
andresultsinsorenessand
pain.
TakeEnoughRest
Peoplewitharthritisshould
maintaintheirwork-lifebalanceto
getenoughrest.Ithelpseasethe
pain,restoretheenergylost,and
improveworkproductivity.
AvoidPhysicallyDemandingJobs
Arthritispatientsarepronetoinjuriesandheightened
painwhentheyareintophysicallydemandingjobs.
Understandthatyourmusclesneedenoughrestand
time.Chooseadeskjobovertheonethatdemands
extensiveaphysicallyactivities.
Signupforrestorativeand
preventivetherapieslike
physicaltherapy,exercise
physiology,injury
prevention,and
musculoskeletalrehabilitation
toimprovemusclestrength
andreduceinflammation.andreduceinflammation.
NutritiveDiet
RestorativePhysical
FunctionandMobility
Followahealthyand
balanceddiettosupporta
healthylifestyleandavoid
arthriticpain.
LoseWeight
Exercise
toEasethePain
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