Office syndrome is a common illness that occurs in working age people, which has many treatment methods. Acupuncture is one of the options that can help relieve pain from this common illness among office workers.
Office syndrome is caused by improper work behaviors, such as sitting in front of a computer for a long time without changing postures or being in an incorrect posture continuously, resulting in muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, back, or wrists, as well as headaches from muscle spasms and chronic fatigue or aches. แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ If not properly treated, these symptoms can affect quality of life and work efficiency in the long term.
In addition to treatment with behavioral modification, exercise, and the use of modern medicine, acupuncture is another method that can help relieve pain from office syndrome. It is divided into 2 types:
1. Acupuncture
According to information from Ramathibodi Hospital, this method is acupuncture based on Chinese medicine that has been used for over 4,000 years. It uses very small needles inserted into acupuncture points on the body, which have more energy than other points, to bring the energy and organs of the body that have lost their balance back into balance. Many studies have found that for some diseases, such as acid reflux, headaches, and migraines, acupuncture has treatment results that are as good or better than medication, is safe, and does not have the risk of side effects from medication. The groups of diseases and symptoms that are commonly found are as follows:
- Pain syndrome and musculoskeletal diseases such as office syndrome, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, headache, migraine pain
- Neurological diseases such as numbness in hands and feet, hemiplegia, paralysis, facial paralysis, muscle weakness
- Respiratory diseases such as allergies, chronic colds and asthma
- Endocrine system diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, low blood pressure
- Gynecological diseases such as balancing, adjusting hormones, irregular menstruation, menopause in both men and women, and sexual dysfunction.
- Other diseases such as stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Chinese acupuncture?
- Advantages: Reduces the amount of medication used, such as painkillers, or for patients with gastritis or kidney disease, because the treatment stimulates the body’s mechanisms to reach the root cause of pain accurately.
- Disadvantages: There may be soreness or bruising for 2-3 days after treatment.
2. Dry Needling
Dr. Thanawat Petcharatchat, a rehabilitation physician at Vejthani Hospital, said that Dry Needling is a physical therapy technique that does not require medication or surgery. It uses small needles that are inserted into points called Trigger Points. Which are often found in muscles that are contracted or injured. These points are the cause of chronic muscle pain that interferes with daily life. The advantages are:
- Helps quickly relieve muscle pain and tension.
- Promote muscle recovery
- No medication or surgery is required.
- It can be used in conjunction with other treatment methods such as stretching or general physical therapy.
The groups of people who are suitable for Dry Needling treatment include:
- People with chronic office syndrome symptoms
- People who have tried other treatments and have not been able to provide adequate relief from their symptoms.
- Those who want to reduce their use of painkillers
- People who do not have medical contraindications to receiving acupuncture
If you or someone around you has symptoms of office syndrome, you can consult a doctor to receive appropriate treatment. The doctor may consider treating with physical tools and physical methods to make the treatment more effective.