Have your working conditions changed to working from home? Did you know that sitting at a desk all day causes approximately 80% of adults lower back pain at some point in their lives? As a result of the current state of the world, many of us are working from home in makeshift workspaces, such as our kitchen tables, couches and even our beds. With these unfavorable conditions, we’ve seen an increase in back pain and other workplace injuries. To avoid these negative consequences, here are my top tips you can start implementing in your home workspace today to keep your body and mind in a good place.
Mindful shoulder shrug: In an up-right seated position, take a slow deep breath while squeezing the muscles in your shoulders. Move your shoulders up towards your ears like a shrug and bring them back down as you exhale.
Shoulder squeeze: In an up-right seated position, take a slow deep breath while squeezing your shoulder blades together with arms extended backwards.
Posture Corrector: Take a moment to improve your posture. Make sure your feet are flat on the floor at a 90-degree angle and that there is a 90-degree bend at your hip and your knee.
Adjust surroundings: Avoid slouching by pressing your back up against the chair fully and by propping your computer screen higher to an eye level. Adjust chair height so your desk height is at elbow level. If you’re working on a laptop, get a lap top kick stand to ensure you maintain a good posture while you’re working.
Create an ergonomic work station: If sitting at a desk all day is the main culprit, consider switching up your furniture. Here are a few workspace items that will improve conditions:
Ergonomic chairs
Ergonomic laptop stands
Sitting/standing desk
Balance boards
Wobble stools
Keyword trays
Start investing in the future of your body and productivity today by following my ergonomics in the office tips above!
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