Costochondritis very common.  Why would you say its rare? Its easily treated too, with just symptomatic management.  
  
 I had it once after a sport incident - resolved in a couple of weeks.

Never heard of it before or the symptoms till I had it, my costochondritis doesnt seem to go away with episodes happening every few months, can you provide suggestions?

Software Engineer

You likely need posture correction.  You should visit a physio who will advise. 
  
 The treatment is symptomatic, only pain killers and anti inflammatories.

Sales Manager

Anyone got costochondritis or similar rare health issues after your desk job? How did you cope and get better?

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Health issues coz of desk job

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Given our poor lifestyles, I am sure that I am not the only one having health issues. Wanted to understand what kind of health issues do you face, how does it affect your life and how do you navigate work with your health issues.

How many of you are having health issues and how does it affect your work?

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I'm struggling with back pain, headache (of I don't get proper sleep) and lack of energy.

I used to smoke 8-10 cigarettes daily in my 20s and daily long hours desk job with all three meals outside.

Now I can't sit for more than 2 hrs at stretch and if I don't get 8 hrs of sleep, I just can't function the next day - like a Zombie with red eyes. I feel on my good days also I have 50% energy compared to 5-6 years back. 

I have joined a gym a few months back - doing 3-4 sessions weekly and on complete home food diet. Things are a bit better now.

Anyone facing the same?

Folks in 30s, what are the health issues you're facing due to lifestyle choices or work pressure?

Operations Manager

Office chair aside, has anyone invested in things like Frido cushions, back support etc?

Anything else that makes sitting and working for long hours?

When at home, I use a high back chain with neck support, adjustable arm rests, a laptop stand to ease tension off wrists. But end up getting uncomfortable in hips when sitting for long.

Share your setup/experience

Workplace ergonomics

Product Marketing Manager

Have you tried posture corrector belts. Thinking to purchase one as I sit throughout the day in the office. Any suggestions/experience regarding this?

Founder

I am having l4-l5 annual discussion herniation which causes compression on nerves, due to this feeling numbness, burning sensation and weakness in thighs and feets.

There are other more problems, please look into MRI image below

My vitamin B12 and D 25 are good. LFT and KFT are also normal. Sugar is normal. Currently in tier 3 cities. Neurologist just give pain killers and vitamins only.

If somebody has gone through this and cured by doing exercises or anything please share.

Not able to focus on work and depressed all day, everyday due to this. 

I am sde, so sitting all day can't be avoided.

Disk herniation issue, worried

Software Developer

Ever wonder how some people manage to have a perfect posture at work?

Data Analyst

Have anyone of you purchased a standing desk and which brand would you recommend?

Does usage of standing desk really help reduce back problem?

Product Manager

My back is completely messed up because of the long hours I have to work here. 

I have started consulting a massage therapist for the intense upper back pain I have from slouching so much at work. This is proving to be extremely challenging on my physical health because I am unable to pursue fitness goals around gymming and running.

How do you guys manage it?

Started consulting a Massage Therapist because of Amazon

UX/UI Designer

Hi everyone. I work in WFH setup and want some recommendations for great office/gaming chairs. 

The chair should offer good back and neck support. Good ventilation is also necessary for Delhi summers. 
If you've got recommendations for great chairs, please comment here. Thanks 😊

Good office chair for 10+ hours of sitting daily

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I have recently started getting severe wrist pain, before I used to use my laptop for just few hours but now I sit almost the whole day. I have started to get this weird feeling around my wrist and it is genuinely irritating to deal with, I read about Carpal Tunnel but afaik it is also supposed to affect a median nerver (?) However for me only my wrists hurt (kind of just feel tight as if I am holding them in a certain position for long time), are there any solutions for this?

Hi all, solution for wrist pain?

Feeling worried all the time

I am 28 year old, unmarried and staying at Bangalore working at Cognizant

Problems in my life

1. I am fighting with my own parents because I love a guy from different religion.
He is my school mate and very good person. We both are at IT firm. He earns 38LPA and I earn 16LPA. Financially we are good and we both have very good understanding of each other.

2. I have health issues like pcod , thyroid, gas trouble and digestion issues. Constantly taking tablets and feeling exhausted all the time.

3. I have very toxic work culture at office. My manager literally forces us to work like hell. She doesn't concern about our health issues and treats like robots.

I am always thinking about work and getting anxiety issues. Currently I feel like taking break from everything and focus on myself but money is also important because i want to financially independent.
My brain is constantly worried thinking about future like work, health and money. Nothing really helps me and I feel worried all the time.

Anxiety, depression issues in personal and professional life

Senior Data Engineer

Hi everyone as the title suggests i hv really started facing problem in daily activites due to this. I was once a very active guy who liked walking a lot but know even standing from chair is giving pain . Just after the covid this all things hv started happening. But the problem is i am only 1 years in my tech career and recent grad of 2022. I am really worrying about my long term prospects.  I know i should be asking this to doc and ys i hv asked them i just want to know from community if u guys hv problem how are u dealing with this. I hv recently joined gym also but that isnt solving my back problem . Doctor said to avoid prolong sitting but unable to do much in it.

Backpain making my life hell

Height adjustable tables, are they really worth it ?

As engineers, I now realise a good chair and a table is a must to protect our long term health. I mostly work from home and sit in front of my computer 10+ hours per day with breaks in between. These days I am getting backache as my current chair is falling apart. I wanted to know your opinions on buying an expensive chair and are they actually worth it. I shortlisted a few below:

1. Herman Miller - Aeron (~Rs.1.2L)
2. Steelcase - Leap or Gesture (~Rs.1L+)
3. Haworth - Fern (Rs.~70k)

I wanted to know if anyone has bought these chairs (or have any other suggestions), have any long term experience with it, and are they actually worth the cost. TIA!

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Hey folks i am in my early twenties and due bad posture in the previous job. I have developed lower back pain. I want to loose fat ( yeah lifestyle was bad too). Want to hit gym but i fear my back pain doesn't get worsen. Any tips ?

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