Working from Home:
Ergonomic Tips for the Telecommuter
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are now working from home and needing to get used to a “home office” instead of their normal “in-office” work space. We are so thankful that this is an option for so many people and want to make sure that the home office can be set-up to offer optimal work conditions. Poor ergonomics can make for a miserable work experience and can lead to/exacerbate neck and back pain among other musculoskeletal problems.
Some helpful tips:
If pain is still persisting you may benefit from consulting with a medical professional. A physical therapist will be able to help you assess musculoskeletal imbalances that are contributing to your pain due to postural dysfunction and provide exercises to address and correct these imbalances. I hope those of you working from home find this helpful and can use this to help make the transition to the home office easier.