Working with Joy

Working with Joy

Dr. Vichanat Sibunrueang

Occupational Medicine Physician

Work is an essential aspect of our lives. At times, you may feel exhausted from the multitude of tasks, both physically and emotionally. Today, I am here to present an idea that will help alleviate physical fatigue from work while maintaining productivity. Many of you may wonder how this can be achieved, read on to find out.

Fatigue from work does not solely arise from physically demanding tasks. In fact, work that lacks favorable characteristics can lead to more muscular aches and fatigue than necessary. Engaging in work that aligns with ergonomic principles can help reduce muscle fatigue and overall exhaustion to some extent.

For example, working with computers often causes symptoms such as headaches, wrist pain, and shoulder pain, which contribute to increased feelings of fatigue. However, if you try to adjust your work environment to align with ergonomic principles, it can help alleviate these symptoms to a certain degree.

Furthermore, for those who spend long hours driving, such as sales professionals, continuous sitting in one position for extended periods can strain and stiffen the back muscles. It is advisable to take breaks every hour and a half to two hours at a safe location, such as a gas station, to change posture, stretch the muscles, and prevent excessive muscle stiffness.

There are also numerous other types of work where adjusting posture or work conditions to be ergonomic can enhance the quality of everyone's working lives.