With continuous and incorrect use of the vacuum cleaner, you may experience pain in the back, ankles and feet. The traumatologist-orthopedist of the ORTEKA network of orthopedic salons, Mikhail Ignatov, spoke about this in an interview with socialbites.ca.
“It is better not to carry the main unit of the vacuum cleaner in your hands. Although it has a comfortable handle, it is better to roll the block on the ground. It has a significant weight due to vibration and prolonged overvoltage, pain may appear in the wrist, and with prolonged load tendinitis develops – inflammation of the tendons, ”said Ignatov.
Also, according to the expert, the wrist is curved at an unusual angle due to the movements of the brush, and any failed movement can cause sprains in the wrist joint. During the systematic cleaning, the orthopedic traumatologist recommended the wearing of special orthoses that will fix the joint and protect it from injury.
“If the vacuum cleaner has a short tube when cleaning, you have to bend significantly, which causes a false load on the spine. Rhythmic movements in a semi-inclination forward can cause the spine to overload, which leads to significant muscle pain, therefore, ligaments and intervertebral discs are damaged, ”said Ignatov.
To eliminate such problems, an orthopedic traumatologist advised to look at vacuum cleaners with a longer tube or buy a robotic vacuum cleaner.
It is also important that you monitor your own movements while cleaning and do not back down. According to Ignatov, when a person takes a step back, the wrong load is placed on their feet.
“The entire musculoskeletal system works in an unusual mode. Any awkward movement, improper rotation of the trunk or head can cause pain or injury. Therefore, it is better to start cleaning from the far wall and move towards the exit of the room. These correct movement mechanics will protect you from knee and ankle injuries and protect you from loss of coordination,” the orthopedic traumatologist concluded.
Previously researchers It was concluded that people from Switzerland and the USA have lost the meaning of life by using food processors and robotic vacuum cleaners.