1 December 2020 · Medically reviewed by Dr. Tarak Patel
The spinal cord is like a pillar to the body. It is the strategic placement of bones in a series like structure that holds the body together. Any minor injury in the spine leads to a long-lasting impact not on the back but the entire body. These injuries can be due to accidents, falls, excessive stress, or long duration of seating arrangement. With the rapid rise of IT & Technical Courses Online, modern professionals—especially those in the tech and IT sectors—are spending more time than ever at their desks. Managers of the 21st century are highly skilled and constantly upgrading their knowledge through online platforms. However, it’s estimated that nearly 70% of working professionals sit for 8 to 11 hours a day. This prolonged sitting, often while pursuing or working in IT & technical roles, has led to growing concerns around spine health, particularly among the younger workforce. At 25 years, a certain someone starts to slouch or has a hump. A hump is a large lump on a person’s back, usually caused by excessive stress on the spine. Spending much of your day in a seated position can leave your spine sore, stiff, and in pain. That’s because too much sitting, while it may be relaxing, puts stress on the muscles and discs of your back and neck. This position results in tightness of your hip flexors such as the iliopsoas muscle and pressure and some ischemia (restricted blood flow) of your buttock muscles—the gluteus maximus. This muscle is an essential supporter of the spine. To avoid this, our spine specialists suggest one should keep stretching herself after every two-three hours or join some physical activity to keep her spine healthy and fit. An agile body will have not only a perfect posture but also a fresh mind.If a person feels constant pain in the back or neck for a prolonged time, he/she should visit an experienced and trusted spine surgeon for its ailments. The spine surgeon can suggest corrective courses of action. IndoSpine is a leading spine surgery hospital in Ahmedabad, and we always come across several young patients having back issues stemming from improper postures and prolonged sitting. Our spine and pain management center encourage employees to keep moving every once in a while and do light stretching at fixed intervals while at the job. We would love other businesses and enterprises to take a hint from us and promote a healthy working environment.
Author
Dr. Tarak Patel is a top spine surgeon in Ahmedabad with over 5,000 successful surgeries. He specialises in spine pain management, including back, neck, and shoulder pain. Dr. Patel completed his MBBS and MS (Ortho) in Ahmedabad and has extensive training from top hospitals in India and the UK. He is known for his empathetic care and expertise in scoliosis and minimally invasive spine surgery. In his free time, Dr. Patel writes and shares valuable insights about his field, contributing to the advancement of spine surgery knowledge and practices.
