So 2020 saw a huge change in the way we work, with more of us leaving behind commuting and offices to work from home!
We know this has been difficult for a lot of people, with poor dek set-ups, weak internet, no face-to-face communication, and a world of Zoom meetings.
Here are some helpful tips from the team at Oakfield Chiropractic to keep you safe
Create a routine, sign in and off, take a lunch break, wear your work clothes, switch off other interruptions so you can focus.
Open a window to allow fresh air to circulate so you aren’t getting less oxygen.
Drink more water and less caffeine! Water helps the brain to function better.
Take a micro-break every 30-40 minutes. Get up and stretch, move around, this will allow your muscles to relax and helps prevent brain fatigue
Desk advice:
Don’t sit on your sofa or bed with the laptop on your knees! This will encourage tension and pain in your neck and shoulders and low back!
Use a desk, table, or even countertop to sit at when you’re working! Better yet change your work positions as the day goes on.
Raise your laptop to eye level so you aren’t straining your neck, Use books or a proper stand to lift the screen.
If you’re sitting make sure your elbows and knees are at 90 degrees to the table and chair.
Consider a wireless keyboard and mouse so you can move them nearer to you on the desk and stop overreaching.
Make sure you have a good back and seat support to keep upright.
