Sedentary work has a downside.
Many people in today’s world spend most of the day at the computer in the office, but this lifestyle, especially when physical activity is completely absent, can lead to the development of many diseases.
This was told by the doctor Maria Voronenko on her Telegram channel.
According to the specialist, often office workers develop carpal tunnel syndrome. This pathology occurs when our hands constantly perform flexion-extensor movements.
Also, due to sedentary work, a person may experience dry eye syndrome, and eye strain causes burning, a feeling of a foreign body or sand in the eyes.
Office workers often complain about osteochondrosis, especially those who have poor posture and problems with being overweight.
Among other diseases, the doctor also singled out varicose veins and problems with blood pressure.
The Cursor wrote earlier that according to a Columbia University study, regular 5-minute walks during breaks from work can protect against the development of negative consequences caused by a sedentary lifestyle.
We also wrote that the modern world is hard to imagine without gadgets. But do not forget that their excessive use is very harmful to the eyes. Ophthalmologist Andrey Dziuba has named ways to help not “plant” vision.