Last updated on : 17 May, 2024
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Working from home or the office, a sitting job of 8-9 hours can increase the probability of unwanted health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal, brittle bones, colon cancer, back pain, deep-vein-thrombosis, depression, and even dementia.
Those working from home face even more challenges due to the lack of an appropriate workstation and sedentary work habits such as sitting in a slouched position, using a laptop with prolonged bending of the neck, and sitting in the same position for extended hours. It damages your health, and you experience frequent headaches, lower back pain, joint pains, and other musculoskeletal disorders.
Here comes the role of seating ergonomics. It details the appropriate body posture, habits, and behaviour employees should practice during office hours. This can make your workplace a healthy environment and increase productivity without hampering your health, even when working from home.
Here’s the checklist for your body’s alignment while sitting on a chair:
Screens that are too high or too low below the eye level cause strain in the eyes, followed by headaches. It is good to adjust the screen level not more than 2 inches above your eye level with one arm’s distance from your eyes.
Your desk should have enough space to position your wrist while you type. Bend your elbows at an angle between 90 and 120 degrees while typing. Prefer a chair with an armrest to give a break to your arms while not typing.
If you are using a mouse, it is important to keep it on the same surface as the keyboard to prevent wrist or muscle strain.
Most of us experience lower backache problems due to poor sitting posture, so make sure that the chair’s backrest fully supports your back. For this, you should press your lower back firmly against the back of the chair. You can also keep a seat cushion, back cushion or a rolling towel to maintain the arc of your back.
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Too much screen time can cause strain on your eyes, make you tired and hamper your sleep quality. It is good to take regular breaks from the screen for 5 mins. Meanwhile, you can use a cold compressor or simply shut your eyes and plan your next task.
You can also use blue rays filter screen that will cut the blue rays from the screen, causing strain in the eyes.
Sitting for long hours can reduce blood flow and increase muscle stiffness. It can also deposit excess body fat around your waist and elevate unhealthy cholesterol levels.
Therefore, it’s good to keep stretching the muscles of your hips, legs, shoulder, back, neck, and wrist at regular intervals. You can also simply take a walk for two minutes to normalise the blood flow in the body.
Bending your neck while on mobile can cause stiffness in neck muscles and even damage ligaments over time. So it’s good to use a speaker or headphones while on a long call on mobile.
The best way to develop a comfortable workspace is to invest in good furniture. Getting a comfortable chair and table will solve half of your problem. Your chair must have a backrest and armrest, and prefer seats made of fabric, not synthetic or leather.
Whether working from home or the office, it’s important to develop a comfortable workspace by implementing seating ergonomics. This includes investing in comfortable furniture and practising healthy habits and behaviour at your workstation. This will increase your productivity and efficiency but also boost your morale and help you stay fit even with long sittings.
Disclaimer: The information given in this article is true to our best knowledge. Still, we recommend that you consult your doctor if you have any condition due to seating.
Disclaimer
Our healthcare experts have carefully reviewed and compiled the information presented here to ensure accuracy and trustworthiness. It is important to note that this information serves as a general overview of the topic and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or cure any health problem. This page does not establish a doctor-patient relationship, nor does it replace the advice or consultation of a registered medical practitioner. We recommend seeking guidance from your registered medical practitioner for any questions or concerns regarding your medical condition.
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