Are you finding that you’re getting joint and muscle pains during or at the end of your work day?

Many of us work a staggering 2500-3000 hours per year which means that for the majority of the working force, over a quarter of our year is spent sitting at a desk or in meetings. As if going to work isn’t hard enough at times, many of us are becoming more and more susceptible to lower back pain, neck pain, headaches, and poor posture due to the changing workplace environments of today. Put it this way, humans weren’t designed to be sedentary, so it’s no wonder that there has been an increase in musculoskeletal injuries as our work environments have changed.

Sitting at a desk, a seemingly effortless activity, is the leading cause of strains and damage on our joints and muscles. Natural pain products target these areas, and alleviate muscles aches and cramps which often bear the brunt of our poor posture. Muscle pain relief products such as ZEN focus specifically on lessening the pain and severity and the natural ingredients found in ZEN, are safe enough to use on a daily basis.

Awkward postures, especially for prolonged periods of time, place excessive pressure on joints and strain surrounding muscles and tendons (which cause spasms and cramps). Unless you’re work involves being active, or you’re fortunate enough to spend the majority of the year on a beach (whilst getting paid), here are a few tips to incorporate into each and every work day to help with joint pain relief.

Move; Get up from your desk and walk around the office every hour or so, and better yet, take a brisk 10 minute walk around the block on your lunch break to get the blood pumping, lessening the chance of muscle aches. If you drive to work, try park 10 minutes from your usual spot, this can be as effective as taking natural pain products.

Stand; Stand up while you take a phone call, stand up while you type an email. Stand and you may avoid the need to buy pain relief products altogether.

Posture; is the simplest form of muscle ache treatment. Ensure that your chair is giving you support and isn’t making you hunch. Check that your screen is eye level and that your keyboard is at a distance which allows your shoulders to be pulled back and down (not sitting up around your ears).

Hydrate; like on a plane, it’s imperative that you stay hydrated to help with energy levels and it also reduces any muscle cramping throughout the day. Always have a bottle or glass of water next to you!

Pain relief products; can help loosen muscles and speed up blood circulation to help relief sore muscles and joint pain. Products like Zen can be the perfect support for days spent at our desks, long flights, new and foreign beds, and just the extra pain relief and joint care support you feel you need.

These simple steps require little effort, however are important to prioritise. They’ll also help productivity levels throughout your day, making you feel energised and successful in whatever the day throws your way.

*If prolonged pain or muscle strains occur, make an appointment with a specialist such as a physio or myotherapist.