Tips for office workers to avoid arthritis

A physiotherapist explained that arthritis can lead to pain, stiffness and inflammation as well as movement problems.

Although there is no cure for this condition, there are ways to prevent or relieve symptoms.

Natalie Marsh, a physiotherapist, said that she had received increasing inquiries from office workers who believed that joint pain was caused by working from the office, as reported by "Russia Today", quoting "Express".

Natalie added that mobility and strength training are "even more important" when it comes to preventing arthritis and other joint problems.

She added that many patients come to her complaining of joint pain, many of whom are office workers.

The expert went on to say that many people think that posture is the most important thing in working from a desk - this is not the case.

You can sit upright — the screen and chair are at the perfect height — for hours on end, but at the end of the day, if you're stationary all the time, you'll still be sore and stiff as a result, which is why it's so important to simply get up and move."

She cautioned that skipping 10,000 steps a day is not enough to "make a difference".

Natalie said: '10,000 steps is a good goal, but you have to pair that with 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week and strength training twice a week to make a difference. The key is to strengthen your muscles so they protect your joints, and this will reduce your risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders such as back pain. "And neck pain as well as arthritis also later in life. Strength training doesn't always mean lifting heavy weights either. You can simply lift your kids up to play with them or whatever type of resistance you feel comfortable with."

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