Musculoskeletal refers to the bones, joints, muscles and connective tissues that provide the structure and support for the body and allow you to move freely. 

Today, 80% of office workers experience some chronic physical problem (including neck, mid and lower back pain). In many cases, the main contributing factor is postural tension from sitting at desks, on chairs, in cars and other sedentary places. We increasingly see increased back, shoulder and, particularly, neck issues due to extended use of smartphones. Indeed, according to the World Health Organisation, low back pain is the single leading cause of disability in 160 countries.

Common examples of musculoskeletal pain

• Tendonitis – an inflammation of the fibrous tissues that connect a muscle to a bone
• Osteoarthritis – where the cartilage that protects bone joints from rubbing on each other wears away
• Rheumatoid Arthritis – the body’s immune system attacks itself and can erode bones, causing deformities
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – caused by repetitive actions or extreme flexion and extension of the wrist

Musculoskeletal pain can be temporary or chronic. Most people’s response to their pain is either to rest, move as little as possible, take pain killers, get a massage or get some physiotherapy. Unfortunately, these methods tend to address only the symptoms. In fact, rest and immobility can sometimes exacerbate the problem! So, none of these solutions are real solutions; they are only temporary fixes, leaving the underlying cause untreated.

Without adequately understanding and undoing the underlying postural stresses, most people will probably carry the consequences around for the rest of their lives. This is why Simply Health Clinic offers support through relaxing treatments such as holistic massage and Reiki therapy to help people regain balance.

Would you like a postural assessment or treatments regarding your posture?

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