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"Lao Chen, what's wrong with you? Why do you walk crookedly?" In the office full of hustle and bustle, Mr. Li looked at his sales manager, Chen Dahai, angrily.
Chen Dahai, 40 years old, is a senior sales manager working in a well-known home appliance company. Recently, his back pain has been getting worse, making it more difficult for him to move. Chen Dahai usually lives a regular life, does not smoke or drink, and insists on going to the gym to exercise every week, which should be a model of health, but the problem of back pain plagues him like a stubborn stone.
After getting off work, Chen Dahai decided to go to the hospital to have a look. At the hospital, he met Dr. Wang, a specialist with a career in orthopedics. Dr. Wang conducted a detailed examination of Chen Dahai.
"Mr. Chen, your lumbar disc herniation is not serious, but it is really puzzling why the pain is so intense. Dr. Wang said, looking at Chen Dahai's examination report. Chen Dahai asked eagerly, "Then what's the matter with me?"
Dr. Wang pondered for a moment and suddenly asked, "Do you usually spend a lot of time on the computer?" "Needless to say, I work in sales, and I face the computer every day, to say the least, for eight or nine hours." Chen Dahai replied with a wry smile.
"Well, that's probably the problem. Dr. Wang began to explain, "Modern people's long-term use of computers, especially incorrect sitting posture, can easily lead to increased burden on the cervical and lumbar spine. Although you have a habit of exercising, if you maintain one position for a long time, especially if you sit incorrectly, it can lead to muscle tension and poor blood flow, which in turn can lead to back pain. ”
Chen Dahai looked surprised: "That... Is there anything that can be done to alleviate that?" Dr. Wang: "Of course. You need to change your habits. For every hour of work, it's best to stand up and move for five to ten minutes. ”
"Secondly, you can use some auxiliary tools, such as a cushion or adjust the height and angle of the chair, to ensure that the lower back is supported. Also, I recommend that you do some stretching and strengthening exercises that are specific to the cervical and lumbar spine. ”
Dr. Wang also mentioned an unexpected point for Chen Dahai: "Actually, patients with back pain can try water exercises, such as swimming or water aerobics. The buoyancy of water can reduce the burden on the joints and spine, and at the same time, the resistance of water can help the balanced development of muscles, which is very helpful in the prevention and treatment of low back pain. ”
Dr. Wang saw that Chen Dahai was interested in the improvement measures, and continued to add some professional suggestions. "Actually, in addition to adjusting your lifestyle and increasing exercise, your mental state is also extremely important," he said. You know, 'wide heart and fat body', if you are under great psychological pressure, your muscles are easy to tighten, which is very bad for your waist health. ”
"Stress and emotional problems can lead to an exacerbation of chronic pain, especially low back pain," he explains. Therefore, doing some relaxation exercises, such as meditation and yoga, can not only help relax your muscles but also improve your emotional state, which can indirectly help relieve lower back pain. ”
Chen Dahai was deeply inspired by this, he never thought that there was such a connection between stress and low back pain. He decided to try the method recommended by Dr. Wang and began to incorporate meditation and yoga practices into his daily routine. After a few weeks, he was pleasantly surprised to find that not only did his lower back pain have decreased, but he also felt more relaxed and his mental state had improved greatly.
Dr Wong also emphasised the importance of maintaining a good sitting posture. "Sitting incorrectly is one of the common causes of low back pain. He meticulously instructed Chen Dahai to adjust the working environment and ensure that the working posture was spine-friendly every day.
Following Dr. Wang's advice, Chen Dahai purchased an ergonomic office chair and keyboard stand, and the working environment in the office has been significantly improved. These changes have further alleviated his low back pain, and his productivity has also improved due to the increased comfort of his body.
As time passed, Chen Dahai's low back pain gradually became under control, and he became more aware of the importance of health, and began to promote this healthy way of life and work to his colleagues around him.
On a sunny afternoon, Chen Dahai was in the hospital for regular check-ups. After the examination, he asked Dr. Wang, "Dr. Wang, I have followed your advice and improved my living and working habits, and my low back pain is indeed much better." But I wonder why, even after my condition has improved, I still occasionally feel a slight pain in my lower back?"
Dr. Wang replied, "Rehabilitation from low back pain is a long-term process, especially for lumbar disc problems. While your lifestyle habits have improved greatly, the rehabilitation of the lumbar spine takes time to gradually adjust and repair. ”
"Intermittent mild pain is normal, and as long as it doesn't worsen, there's no need to worry too much. At the same time, continue to maintain the current lifestyle, have regular medical check-ups, and come to see me in time if there are any problems. ”
Chen Dahai was satisfied with Dr. Wang's answer, he understood that health management is a continuous process, and thanks to Dr. Wang's professional guidance and help, he is full of confidence in his future health.
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