Home Office Set-Up Improvements

man working on a laptop set-up in home office

It is very unsettling times currently and a lot of people who are lucky to still have their jobs are even luckier if they can work from home. But is your home office set-up optimal for you body, posture and concentration levels?

Having an ideal desk set-up is hard enough at times without the sudden shift in location due to this pandemic. However, having the right set-up can release pressure from sore shoulders and necks that are already under strain from our heightened levels of stress. Not only can poor ergonomics (work place design/equipment) cause new issues, it can make chronic issues like lower back pain from things such as injury, trauma or osteoarthritis more severe due to this added postural stress and strain.

Sit-Stand Desks: The Pros and Cons

Business woman considering a sit-stand desk

Should I get a sit-stand desk?

Well, it depends.

The average worker can spend up to 75% of their day in a sitting or reclining posture.

Increased sedentary postures can increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders and chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity.