Dr Akash Saoji
By Kunal Badge:
“In today’s sedentary lifestyle, it is very important to maintain good posture to prevent various problems related to muscles and joints and ensure overall health. Postural ergonomics Plays an important role in promoting healthy posture.In addition to a healthy posture, a disciplined lifestyle is even more important to avoid such health problems. , helps to study an individual’s sitting or standing posture and redesign it if necessary to provide comfort, reduce strain on joints and muscles, and increase work efficiency.” says Dr. Akash Saoji, a renowned orthopedic surgeon and researcher. Besides the Indian national cricket team, he has also played with notable personalities such as megastar Amitabh Bachchan and former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev. “Due to the increasing use of technology, people are spending more time sitting, leading to poor posture habits. As a result, cases of back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal disorders has increased significantly,” he said.
In addition to posture correction, Dr. Saoji, who conducts workshops on postural ergonomics with various groups through his Aging Health Foundation, recommends a proper diet and discipline to avoid problems such as muscle and joint pain. It emphasizes the importance of lifestyle. He says, “A good lifestyle, getting enough sleep, avoiding digital devices, and eating well play 80% of the time in avoiding musculoskeletal problems. ” To reduce discomfort and joint pain in daily life, Dr. Saoji suggests some very small but important posture corrections. This includes sitting with your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest about 8 to 10 inches. Keep your knees below hip height. Adjust the height of the chair so that your elbows are at a 90 degree angle. Adjust the monitor height at eye level 20-25 inches away. Take regular breaks from work every 30 to 40 minutes to stretch and move your arms and legs. Teachers, doctors, judges, drivers, and other professions that require sitting for long periods of time commonly suffer from such health problems. In today’s work culture, not many employers pay attention to workspace ergonomics because designing a workspace is costly.
And this is where postural ergonomics can do wonders for keeping employees healthy, he says. Dr. Saoji has conducted postural ergonomics training camps for various organizations including Force One (Elite Special Forces) in Mumbai and senior police officers of the Maharashtra State Police. Department of Law and Justice; many schools and colleges, Ramkrishna Mathematics, Gadshiroli SEARCH organization etc. After the age of 40, your body starts to feel more tired than when you were younger. It requires more energy to function. Due to the high temperatures in the Vidarbha region, the body quickly becomes dehydrated. The human body needs to be hydrated regularly. Dr. Saoji suggests that you need to take in sodium, potassium, electrolytes, and amino acids. Dr. Saoji emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet and explains that it all starts with eating unhealthy foods, which leads to joint pain and other health problems. He says, “Eating oily and spicy foods will make your constipation worse.
Constipation leads to increased obesity, which puts strain on the lower back, causing back pain and other health problems. ” It has been noticed that even young children complain of joint pain. Dr. Saoji blames these problems on fast food trends, irregular sleep habits, and undisciplined lifestyles among children. “Children should be taught about disciplined lifestyle habits and proper diet by their teachers and parents from an early age. Only by observing these two things can future generations be strong.” Dr. Saoji also said: He emphasized the importance of a healthy lifestyle, citing the example of the recent outbreak of chikungunya in the city. “During the recent chikungunya outbreak in the city, people who followed a disciplined and healthy lifestyle recovered faster than those with an unhealthy lifestyle,” Dr. Saoji explained. Dr. Saoji identified ‘consistency’ as the most important factor in avoiding musculoskeletal health problems. Asked for important advice to follow, Dr. Saoji said, “A healthy lifestyle is not a one-time thing, but a continuous process.Everyone must follow it to live a happy life.” No.”
