People Seeking Medical Help For Neck & Back Pain Due To WFH: Here Are 5 Quick Remedies

While working from home is a blessing for many during the COVID pandemic and has become the new normal, the side effects of the same are beginning to get noticed.

Many people have started complaining of neck pain and backache while working for long hours and are seeking help from physiotherapists.

Health experts say this is due to improper sitting postures and people need to follow good ergonomics and working habits at home.

Employees of several corporate firms and industrial bodies have been working from home for nearly six months now since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country.

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"Initially, work from the home system brought cheers among employees. But, due to long working hours and improper sitting postures, many have started complaining of neck pain, backache and other issues," Dr Apurv Shimpi, head of the community physiotherapy department in Pune's Sancheti Hospital told news agency PTI.

Here are a few tips that could help if you are facing similar complications:

1) Stand and walk around to make or take phone calls.

2) Every 20 to 30 minutes stand, stretch and move around for a minute or two to promote circulation and relax muscles.

3) Walk to get a glass of water. Take breaks to make tea or coffee.

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4) For those whose work desk is their bed, a bed table can be helpful in reducing back pain. Raise the height of your laptop to bring it to your eye-level.

5) Regular exercise and a few easy yoga poses can also help in strengthening your spine, improving flexibility and reducing back pain.

Disclaimer: This article is generic advice. If your condition persists longer and gets acute, it is advisable to contact your doctor and seek physiotherapy.