Expert explains how long working hours, poor posture, and stress fuel cervical and lumbar spine problems

Work-related neck disorders are common problems in office workers, especially among those who are intensive computer users. Prolonged sitting hours at workstations, usually in ergonomically inappropriate positions, are resulting in an increase in spinal disorders like lower back pain and cervical pain that tend to necessitate surgery. According to Dr Vineesh Mathur, Director, Orthopaedics, Medanta, Gurugram, the perception of ergonomic risk and virtually all self-reported mental disorders (except panic syndrome for neck pain) are associated with pain in the neck and lower back regions and a higher frustration level (mental demand). There are 55.3% neck and 64.5% lower back issues reported every 12 months by regular working people. Lifestyle management must be a focus in the management of spinal disorders.

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