If you always suffer from headaches for being cooped up in
the office all day, you are not alone. Such headache is
often accompanied by fatigue and tired eyes which is due
more to the office environment than anything else.
It makes you lose concentration and interest and you ended
up feeling irritable and unproductive.
But wait, before you start reaching for that painkiller
tablet, try these 5 tips first and see if they help.
1) More Fresh Air
Most office buildings are air-conditioned where supply of
fresh air is poor. The air quality worsens with the
chemicals released from the air-conditioning system, air
fresheners, insecticides, pesticides and the pollutants
already existing in the building. When we breathe in these
harmful substances, it's no surprise that we have headaches.
The best way is to open the office windows regularly to let
in fresh air, though this is near impossible in most
high-rise office buildings.
Alternatively, get out of the buildings at times for a
breather. We can also help improve the air quality by
installing air purifiers or/and filters and ensure regular
cleaning and servicing of the air-con system in the offices.
2) Your Eyes Need to Breathe Too
If we overwork our eyes, it could lead to headaches too.
This is because the muscles around our eyes get cramps
which will stress the optic nerves connecting to our brain.
Ideally, after every hour focus at the computer or the
documents, we should try to look into a distance from a
high place for 5 minutes to give our eyes a break.
If the problem persists, go for a checkup with your
optometrist to find out if it is time you need a new pair
of spectacles.
3) Mind Your Sitting Position
Many of us may not be aware that a poor sitting posture may
hinder blood circulation, thereby causing headaches. As a
rule of thumb, always keep the head aligned with the spine,
and the wrists straight and aligned with the forearms.
That's why our chairs are very important in giving us a
good support for our backs to avoid slouching.
Avoid habits that could strain your muscles thereby causing
headaches, e.g. we love to grip the phone between our
shoulder and ear to talk on the phone while our hands are
still on the keyboard. In the long run, we can develop
headaches due to prolonged straining of the muscles.
4) Stress is the Killer
Stress, coupled with exhaustion & anxiety, could easily
lead to headaches or tension in the neck muscles. Though
this is mostly unavoidable in our fast-paced environment,
we should somehow learn to "spread out" our stress.
We can stop work awhile to crack a joke or two with
colleagues, or to enjoy a ten minutes tea break at the
pantry. Sometimes, a little distraction does us good.
5) DIY massage Light hammering with your fingers
Rest your hands on top of your head at each side and spread
your fingers. Using your fingertips, start knocking
lightly from the top and to the sides, for at least 10
times on each area. When you reach the sides of your head,
slowly massage the areas with your fingers to ease the
pressure. Do this for at least 10 minutes or till you feel
relaxed.
Head massage with your palms
Place your palms on top of your head and start massaging
from top and to the sides. You can adjust the pressure
applied according to your needs. After that, use your
fingers to comb through your head like you're combing your
hair but the pressure exerted should be greater than just
combing your hair. This is also a way to massage the
acupoints on your head so as to feel relaxed.
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