WORKPLACE MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH - GET IT RIGHT FOR A STRONG START TO THE NEW YEAR

🌱 The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to slow down, listen to your body, and proactively take care of your musculoskeletal health. A flexible body with minimal aches and pains is the foundation for maintaining consistent work performance and fully enjoying life. 
To gain a clearer understanding of the importance of musculoskeletal health and prepare for a strong, healthy year ahead, CarePlus invites you to explore the insights below with MSc., MD, Level I Specialist Nguyen Van Hoang Tam - Department of Orthopedics – Sports Medicine – Musculoskeletal Medicine. 

 📊 Key statistics on musculoskeletal health 

▪️ 1 in 3 people over the age of 35 begin to show signs of joint degeneration (Vietnam Rheumatology Association). 

▪️ Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions among people of working age (WHO). 

▪️ Musculoskeletal disorders are among the leading reasons employees require time off work for recovery (CIPD – Health and Wellbeing at Work Report 2023). 

These figures highlight an important message: musculoskeletal care is not only for older adults-it should be prioritized from working age. 

 1️⃣ Hidden causes of musculoskeletal problems in the workplace 

According to MSc., MD., Specialist Level I Nguyễn Văn Hoàng Tâm, factors contributing to musculoskeletal pain include: 

▪️Prolonged sitting or standing due to job characteristics 

▪️Poor working posture 

▪️Psychological factors such as chronic stress and prolonged pressure 

▪️Ignoring early warning signs or delaying medical consultation and treatment 

The good news is that most musculoskeletal conditions can be effectively prevented and improved if detected early and managed properly. 

 2️⃣ Common musculoskeletal problems in daily work life 

Below are clear signals from your body that indicate it’s time to pay closer attention to your musculoskeletal health: 

▪️ Neck and shoulder pain 

▪️ Lower back pain 

▪️ Joint stiffness and generalized muscle fatigue 

▪️ Rounded back, forward head posture 

▪️ Shoulder pain, chronic back pain 

▪️ Early spinal degeneration 

▪️ Carpal tunnel syndrome 

▪️ Wrist and elbow tendinitis 

▪️ Numbness or weakness in the hands 

▪️ Neck and shoulder muscle strain 

▪️ Myofascial pain syndrome 

▪️ Radiating pain or persistent, hard-to-resolve pain 

👉 If you are experiencing one or more of the above symptoms, proactive musculoskeletal screening is strongly recommended for early detection and timely treatment-helping to prevent more serious complications in the future. 

 3️⃣ Proactive musculoskeletal screening for a strong new year 

✅ Experts recommend that people of working age undergo regular musculoskeletal health screenings, combined with posture correction, appropriate movement, and proper exercise routines. 

✅ The Musculoskeletal Department at CarePlus brings together a team of highly experienced and dedicated specialists in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine, all holding internationally recognized certifications and having worked for many years at leading hospitals. 

✅ In addition, CarePlus is equipped with advanced medical technology, including AI-integrated MRI and CT scanners, to support accurate diagnosis of conditions and injuries-enabling the development of personalized treatment plans for each patient. 

Key services include: 

▪️ Examination, screening, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders 

▪️ Therapeutic exercise guidance 

▪️ Advanced conservative procedures (joint aspiration, joint injections, tendon injections, soft tissue injections) 

▪️ Musculoskeletal ultrasound 

▪️ X-ray imaging of joints and spine 

▪️ Bone mineral density and body composition analysis 

▪️ CT scans of bones and spine 

▪️ MRI of joints, spine, and whole body 

✨ A flexible, healthy body empowers you to work more effectively and enjoy life to the fullest. 

📞 To schedule a musculoskeletal health screening, please inbox our fanpage or contact our free hotline: 1800 6116. 

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