1. Laughter Might not be the Best Medicine but it is Still a Handy Remedy
Any healthcare practitioner will tell you that when our senses our occupied with something laughable, we instantly tend to forget our bodily discomforts.
Whether you need to download jokes on our laptop or get hold of some witty colleague who can dole out the office rumors with his hilarious version, try to find some sources that can help you with a few laughs. Laughing is know to promoted the release of endorphins - the feel- good hormones in our body that is also a very potent painkiller.
2. Refresh Your Senses
Headaches linked to anxiety and poor sleep are the most disturbing onces since they surface for longer periods and are not resolved with over -the-counter painkillers either. When faced witha recurring headache, it is better to ditch the pills and rejuvenate yourself. This can be done in many ways:
· Get Caffeinated - yes, coffe isn't nature's best painkiller because when teh caffeine rush subsides, you might feel the headache again but it works wonders for a couple of hours, helping you oversome sleep deprivation headaches.
· Get Sweaty- try to complete two rounds, up and down, the office staircase. When pushed into an activity that requires physical strength, your body automatically gets dosensitized from its pain centers, instantly relieving your worries.
· Get Chatty- seek the company of someone in or around the office with whom you can talk for 10 minutes or so. Having an engaging conversation might just be the stimulus you need to forget your anxieties.
3. Establish a Break Schedule
Your productivity is going to be hampered even if you are seated at your desk throughout the day with a bothering headache. It is better to sacrifice a few moments of your work time for improving the overall efficiency. Try to seek more breaks. The idea is to take shorter, timed and productive breaks. This includes taking 5 to 10 minute breaks for :
· Taking a few deep breaths
· Having a glass of water
· Calling your loved ones
· Sitting in your parked car, enjoying the solitude
· Listening to your favored song on an MP3/iPad
· Getting a bite of chocolate
· Splashing your face with water
· Rotate your wrists and your head to loosen them
4. Start Chewing Away Your Headache
Chewing the gum is one of the easiest ways of releasing the muscular tension across the face that often arises from the lower neck region. Chewing gum relaxes the entire facial surface, increasing the flow of blood minimally. This cannot cure your headache but it can contribute towards lowering its intensity.
5. Get Your Posture Right
Try to maintain an ergonomic posture at work. This is aimed at reducting the stress on your back and shoulder muscles. These muscles are known to cause headaches when strained.
· Take a stock of your seating position and of the computer screen
· Ensure that you have sufficient back support to help your back muscles to relax
· You should be looking straight towards the screen without raising or lowering your neck too much
· The keyboard and your elbows should be placed at the same level
· You should sit straight, don't slouch or stoop over the keyboard
· Your legs should be firmly placed on the ground
· Use a document holder if you need to do a lot of paperwork
6. Use Office Exercises to Your Advantage
To relieve tensed neck and shoulder muscles, you need to undertake some basic exercises like the Seated Neck Release. Get started by placing your right hand against the right ear. Push your hand towards the left side and resist this force using your head. Now, do the same by using your left hand placed against the left ear. This exercise is used in various types of alternative medicines and yogic postures, underlining its effectivity.
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