With so many of us still working from home, it is quite possible that vulnerability to injuries caused by poor posture will increase.
There are several reasons for this. One of them may be that the chair you sit on at home is not designed as well as those in the office for lengthy use. Another is that slumping may be something that happens more, not least as there is no boss present who could see you in such a posture and imagine you are taking it easy. You should be sitting upright at least most of the time.
Poor posture is a common problem of back pain, and many people who need physiotherapy in Maidenhead are sufferers because they have not looked after their back enough.
Specific causes of the problem include slouching, or, if you use a standing desk, doing so with your back too straight or too cured. The ideal posture is one where your shoulders are below your ears and your lower back is slightly curved.
Other issues can come from leaning too much n one leg and even from holding a phone up to text for lengthy periods.
The good news is that these can be easily corrected, and there are more things you can do to ease serious back problems.
Correcting your posture is an obvious way to ease the problem, by not adding to the issue. But you can also undertake some useful exercises like planking or trunk rotation to strengthen your core muscles around the abdominal area. Being generally active will also help, as less weight in this area will certainly help by lessening the strain and improving posture.
While all this will help, you may find physio or a massage is necessary to tackle the problem, loosening muscles and tendons and helping you get back in shape.
By taking these steps, you can ensure that working from home does not become a pain in the neck, or the back.
