Doctors suggest that while working from home people should use a table and chair, keep their back straight and posture right.
As many people are working from home during the COVID-19 lockdown without a proper desk, they could be sitting in the wrong posture for hours which can lead to pain in the neck and lower back.
Health experts have suggested that simple tips like not taking their laptop to bed, taking adequate breaks and having a healthy diet can help you avoid these problems.
People should be extra careful not to fall sick during this period as the work from home mode and closure of gyms have disrupted physical activity schedules of many, the experts said.
While working from home people should use a table and chair, keep their back straight and posture right and should keep taking adequate breaks to avoid sitting for too long in front of a laptop or any screen for that matter.
Do neck stretching exercises and keep the neck and back muscles strong in this period of lockdown.
People with cervical issues should avoid any heavy weights.
People with back problems can walk in their homes. Make a schedule, fix a time and walk at a length for half-hour to stay active. In case you do not have ample space for a walk, take out your yoga mat or a bedsheet, you can do pilates or soft yoga poses to improve your core strength and stability.
Some more exercises people working at home can do are: chair stand, single leg raise, heel raise, front plank on table.
People can also do a plank and a child's pose to gain strength for the back.
Dancing is a great way of staying active and keeping the family bond strong.
Alternatively, one can do skipping, Zumba, yoga or pilates or floor exercises.
Stand or walk around while talking over the phone, rather than sitting down.
(This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. The Business Post does not claim responsibility for this information.)
Source: Indo-Asian News Service (IANS)
