Sumber: Shutterstock
Standing still (Commuting / waiting for someone)
Prolonged standing causes your body to become fatigued and places more pressure on your joints. This leads to back stiffness as well as tightened and aching back muscles.
Using your mobile phone
When looking down at your phone, whether standing or sitting, your neck is bent forward and has to support the full weight of your head. This puts additional stress on the neck muscles and spine.
Working in the office
Improper posture at your desk can cause discomfort and pain to your back and spine. Your spine has a natural curve, and a bad posture challenges it unnecessarily.
Lifting heavy objects
A study found that 19% of patients with back pain work in the transport and storage sector. When wrong techniques – like bending over to pick up heavy objects – are carried out, greater force is placed on the joints and muscles, which can lead to pain.
To keep your spine happy and healthy, be sure to do these 3 things:
Lower back pain affects a majority of Singaporeans. Prompt diagnosis is important to prevent any long-term injury. Consult an orthopaedic specialist to understand what's causing your pain, and the treatment options available.
You may also do simple exercises and stretches for pain that you may be experiencing. Do be careful when doing such exercises, and stop immediately if you feel any shooting or sharp pain. If you are a beginner, it is best to start your exercise routine under the guidance of a physiotherapist.
If you have been experiencing prolonged back aches and pain, don't delay seeking treatment at Parkway Rehab.
Getting a new knee may have sounded like science fiction a few decades ago, but a total knee replacement is now a relatively common procedure.
Perawatan/penanganan
Not everyone who participates in sports knows about the risks involved – until they get hurt. Here are the top 5 serious sports injuries and how they can be treated.
Kondisi
Complications arising from diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease often result in patients losing a limb, but it does not have to be that way.
Kondisi
Professional athletes collect a score of injuries during their career. Singapore Slinger Wong Wei Long shares how he minimises sports injuries on the job.
Kondisi
You can better avoid risks that you know and understand. Here are some common injuries to be mindful of when participating in your favourite sport.
Kondisi
Back pain is increasingly common among office workers who sit down all day. Learn more about 3 spine treatments that can treat your back problems.
Perawatan/penanganan
Mount Elizabeth Hospital adalah bagian dari IHH Healthcare, salah satu grup terbesar di dunia yang bergerak dalam bidang layanan kesehatan.
Unduh aplikasi MyHealth360 untuk mengakses berbagai layanan medis dengan praktis.
Dapatkan anjuran medis tepercaya dari spesialis, ahli gizi, dan dokter spesialis fisioterapi kami, langsung di kotak masuk Anda.
LanggananHak cipta © 2022 Parkway Holdings Limited. Hak cipta dilindungi undang-undang. No. Registrasi Perusahaan 197400320R