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Working from Home Can Be a Pain in the Back!

Man experiencing back pain while using laptop.

Do you work from home like millions of other people across the country?

Maybe this is new for you and your work-at-home desk is your dining room table, a small desk or some other makeshift surface. To avoid long-term back problems associated with a less-than-ideal work station, you’ll want to make sure that your workspace is comfortable for your #posture!

Bad posture as a result of working from home can have severe long-term health implications.

Here are a few useful tips that may keep you out of trouble:

  • Adjust your chair and sit correctly – once you have found your perfect chair, it’s time to set it up correctly. Here’s a helpful guide to adjusting your ergonomic chair.
  • Make sure that your screens are at the correct height – ensuring that the top of your screen is in-line with your eyebrow stops you from dropping your neck or slouching over to view the screen.
  • Use your laptop safely – try to set it up on a laptop stand to raise it to eye height and then use a separate wireless keyboard to ensure the screen on the laptop stays at arm’s length, or alternatively connect it to a larger desktop screen if you have one!
  • Take regular breaks – micro-breaks are great productivity boosters and prevent you from sitting down all day!
  • Try out some simple desk exercises.

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And if you’re in pain, Simply in Demand Chiropractic can help! Call us today at 602-635-2820 to schedule an appointment.  Get more chiropractor information at https://simplyindemandchiropractic.com.