Professional hazards of Professional hazards of sailorssailors

bybyDr Christy Joseph T. Dr Christy Joseph T.

(B.A.M.S., M.D., PhD)(B.A.M.S., M.D., PhD)christyjoseph1@gmail.com

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Relevance of this topic for sailorsRelevance of this topic for sailors

Goals of a SailorGoals of a Sailor

1.Reach the destination in shortest 1.Reach the destination in shortest durationduration

2.World tour-Go round the globe beyond 2.World tour-Go round the globe beyond dreamsdreams

3.Entertainement- Enjoy moments of 3.Entertainement- Enjoy moments of journeying the seajourneying the sea

4.High contacts 4.High contacts 5.High reputation5.High reputation6. Conquering hassles with ease6. Conquering hassles with ease

Possible ObstaclesPossible Obstacles

1.Isolation with disrupted 1.Isolation with disrupted communicationcommunication

2.Drastic climatic conditions2.Drastic climatic conditions

3.Compulsive and prolonged indulgence 3.Compulsive and prolonged indulgence in an awkward posturein an awkward posture

4.Mental stress and tension4.Mental stress and tension

5.Loss of sleep5.Loss of sleep

6.Lack of rest6.Lack of rest

7. Resource depletion7. Resource depletion

How these obstacles affect the body?

•Muscle cramps, back ache, cervical pain, fatigue

•sunburn, tanning of skin, sticky skin

•blurred vision, dryness of eye

•headache, insomnia, hypertension, lack of concentration, irritability

Muscle cramps

•Prolonged awkward postures

•Muscle stretching and contraction

•Dehydration

•Low levels of certain minerals (magnesium,potassium,calcium & sodium)

Back pain

Cervical pain

• Sitting with a constant neck posture for long

• Muscles and ligaments of neck region stretch for long.

Back ache

• Prolonged sitting and constant jerky movements

• Fatigue of back muscles and ligaments.

Back Pain Overview: A Guide for Understanding Back Pain

Back pain can take on a wide variety of Back pain can take on a wide variety of characteristics:characteristics:

• The pain may be constant, intermittent, or only The pain may be constant, intermittent, or only occur with certain positions or activitiesoccur with certain positions or activities

• The pain may remain in one spot or refer or radiate The pain may remain in one spot or refer or radiate to other areasto other areas

• It may be a dull ache, or a sharp or piercing or It may be a dull ache, or a sharp or piercing or burning sensationburning sensation

• The problem may be in the neck or low back but The problem may be in the neck or low back but may radiate into the leg or foot (sciaticamay radiate into the leg or foot (sciatica), arm or arm or hand.hand.

Back Pain Causes: Overview of Back Pain Causes: Overview of Conditions That Can Create Back Conditions That Can Create Back

PainPain

• Lumbar herniated discLumbar herniated disc

• Lumbar spinal stenosisLumbar spinal stenosis

• Degenerative disc diseaseDegenerative disc disease

• Ischemic spondylolisthesisIschemic spondylolisthesis

• OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis (spondylosis)(spondylosis)

Lower Back Pain Symptoms and Lower Back Pain Symptoms and

DiagnosisDiagnosis 1.Back Pain Symptoms from a Sprain or Strain1.Back Pain Symptoms from a Sprain or Strain

• Pain is usually localized in the low back (doesn’t Pain is usually localized in the low back (doesn’t radiate down the leg)radiate down the leg)

• Pain often starts after lifting something heavy, Pain often starts after lifting something heavy, lifting while twisting, or a sudden movement or lifting while twisting, or a sudden movement or fallfall

• Pain may include muscle spasms, tenderness Pain may include muscle spasms, tenderness upon touchupon touch

• Pain is less when resting and worse during certain Pain is less when resting and worse during certain activities activities

2.Chronic Back Pain Symptoms2.Chronic Back Pain Symptoms

• Leg pain (sciatica) and possible numbness. Leg pain (sciatica) and possible numbness.

• Pain with certain movement and positions (such Pain with certain movement and positions (such as bending forward, running). as bending forward, running).

• Lower back pain, often accompanied by leg pain, Lower back pain, often accompanied by leg pain, which worsens when standing or walking for long which worsens when standing or walking for long periods. periods.

• Lower back pain that is worse in the morning and Lower back pain that is worse in the morning and in the evening, and stiffness (usually in older in the evening, and stiffness (usually in older adults).adults).

• Pain that is felt down the legs when walking and Pain that is felt down the legs when walking and standing upright and that feels worse with more standing upright and that feels worse with more walking and gets better after sitting down walking and gets better after sitting down (usually in older adults). (usually in older adults).

Back Pain Risk Factors: What Can Back Pain Risk Factors: What Can Increase The Potential for Back Increase The Potential for Back

Problems?Problems?• AgingAging..• GeneticsGenetics..• Occupational hazardsOccupational hazards. . Any job that requires repetitive bending and lifting has a high Any job that requires repetitive bending and lifting has a high

incidence of back injury (e.g., construction worker, submarine incidence of back injury (e.g., construction worker, submarine and sailors , nurse). Jobs that require long hours of standing and sailors , nurse). Jobs that require long hours of standing without a break (e.g., barber) or sitting in a chair (e.g., software without a break (e.g., barber) or sitting in a chair (e.g., software developer)developer)

• Sedentary lifestyleSedentary lifestyle. . • Excess weightExcess weight..• Poor posturePoor posture. . • PregnancyPregnancy..• SmokingSmoking. . The study on smoking and low back pain, which prospectively The study on smoking and low back pain, which prospectively

examined 1,337 physicians who graduated from Johns Hopkins examined 1,337 physicians who graduated from Johns Hopkins University between 1948 and 1964, followed some participants University between 1948 and 1964, followed some participants for more than 50 years. Researchers discovered that smoking for more than 50 years. Researchers discovered that smoking history, hypertension and coronary artery disease were history, hypertension and coronary artery disease were significantly associated with the development of low back pain.significantly associated with the development of low back pain.

Sun burn• Constant exposure to sunlight• Heat scars on skin by over activity of

infrared rays.Tanning of skin• By the action of uv rays • The melanin content of skin increases. Sticky Skin• By constant contact with humid salty wind• The skin gets sticky and dry. Psoriasis• Skin becomes sticky, dry and flaky• Itching along with oozing

Blurred Vision

•Continuous exposure to salty water, humid air and hot sun

Dry eye

•Constant air current attacking the eyes

•Sclera of eye dried up causing painful eyelid movements.

Tension Headache

• There is no single cause for it• Tension headaches are caused by tightened

muscles in the back of the neck and scalp.

This muscle tension may be caused by:• Inadequate rest• Poor posture• Emotional /Mental stress (depression &

Anxiety)• Fatigue• Hunger• Overexertion

Insomnia• Anxiety and headache

Hypertension• Mental agony and thrill

Lack of concentration• Anxiety caused by upcoming hurdles • Constant fatigue.

Irritability• increased blood pressure • AgonyHairfall• Due to sticky nature of the air,• Scalp becomes sticky, dry and flaky

Indigestion• Drastic climatic changes • Shaky movements • intake of precooked packed food for days

Mituration difficulties• Decreased water intake • Burning micturation • Symptoms of urinary tract infection.

Respiratory problems• The air passage dry • symptoms of breathlessness, cough, nasal catarrh

Sea Sickness:• The constant shaky movements of the vessel• The typical smell of sea• nausea and vomiting

How to get rid from these effects?

•Muscle cramps, back ache, cervical pain, fatigue

•Sunburn, Tanning of skin, sticky skin

•Psoriasis

•Blurred vision, dryness of eye

•Headache, insomnia, hypertension, lack of concentration, irritability

Ayurveda procedures beneficial Ayurveda procedures beneficial for for Muscle cramps, back ache, cervical pain,

fatigue

Abhyangam, Elakizhi, Katee Vasthy, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi, Vasthy and Virechana

Ayurveda procedures Ayurveda procedures beneficial for beneficial for Sunburn, tanning of

skin, sticky skin Cleansing massage and abhyanga, Herbal steam bath

scrubbing and herbalpack, ksheera or oil dhara, njavarakizhi, udwarthanam

Ayurveda procedures Ayurveda procedures beneficial forbeneficial for

PsoriasisSnehapanam, Swedanam, Vamanam,

Virechanam and Rejuvenation

Ayurveda procedures beneficial forAyurveda procedures beneficial for Headache, Insomnia, Hypertension,

Lack of concentration, Irritability Blurred vision, Dryness of eye

Tarpanam, Anjanam, Thalapothichil and Takradhara

• We have more time to get fit as we

get older, but. . . . . .

From our late twenties up to our late thirties, we spend most of our time on our careers, partners and the responsibilities.

As we reach our 50’s and beyond, we generally have fewer work responsibilities.

We have more time for exercise. But our bodies are not the same as they were when we turned 30.

The main areas that people find deteriorate as they age are a Loss of Strength

Poor Balance Reduced Flexibility and Stamina.

Everyone can maximize their health and fitness as they mature by taking time for age-appropriate exercises – on top of adapting a healthier diet.

So my focus here when I develop a program for over-50s is “bang for your buck” – maximum results for minimum time spent to help slow the aging process.