The world has found itself in a reality where many have to work remotely. In the context of globalization and negative external factors, there is a need to be efficient, able to provide for oneself and loved ones, and therefore, to create a comfortable workplace at home.

Creating a healthy workspace at home means being efficient and ensuring health prevention to avoid problems with the spine, muscles, and joints in the future.

Negative consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

It is important to remember that a properly arranged workplace is only part of the problem. It is also necessary to ensure the possibility of movement and maintaining physical activity. After all, working from home deprives us of such habitual movements to the workplace, between work departments or facilities, which significantly reduces physical activity.

Problems that arise from prolonged and constant sitting:

  • incorrect posture, curvature of the spine;
  • microtraumas of the tendons of the fingers and their inflammation, the occurrence of pain and deformities;
  • carpal tunnel syndrome;
  • pathologies of the elbow joint;
  • myofascial pain syndrome (dull muscle pain)
  • pathologies and pain in the neck, shoulders, sternum, lower back, etc.

Also, a sedentary lifestyle and constant sitting can cause chronic headaches, digestive problems, excess weight, the development of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

To avoid this, researchers advise changing body position from sitting to standing and vice versa about 32 times a day.

We equip an ergonomic home office

One of the first changes you should start with is purchasing an ergonomic chair or stool. It is better not to save on this equipment, because truly high-quality and functional models can not only create a comfortable workplace, but also have a long service life while maintaining all its characteristics.

You should also pay attention to the desk you are working at. It should have enough space to accommodate everything you need for the workflow, be made of quality materials, be safe and adaptable to the different needs of the user. The best option would be height-adjustable models that are suitable for both sitting and standing work.

If you have special needs and enough money, also choose ergonomic computer accessories: a mouse and keyboard. This will provide additional comfort while working and reduce the risk of pain and discomfort.

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