In recent months, many people have been able to try telework for the first time. For many, this is a new mode of operation at the professional level, and a new organization has emerged. Regarding the arrangement of work tools, for example, and the posture to adopt in a context that may appear more relaxed than usual.
Indeed, it is much more tempting in these circumstances to wantto work from your couch , even on his bed. But here it is:a large majority of people working from home use a laptop which, if it allows you to create an office in various places in the house, brings its share of little everyday ailments .
These are undoubtedly the first to appear for those who work all day on a laptop. When it is placed directly on a desk or a table, then you have to tilt your head for an optimal view of the screen. What is not quite natural for the cervical , especially when this posture is maintained all day long !
It is then necessary to raise the screen , so that it is perpendicular to the gaze . For fans of the D system, a shoe box can do the trick. This also applies to people who have a desktop computer that is not elevated . Otherwise, it is very easy to get adjustable supports in specialized stores or on the Internet.
Teleworking – especially during confinement – implies a sedentary lifestyle which is not always very beneficial for the body. Sitting all day and not necessarily leaving the house can eventually lead to body aches and other cramps on a regular basis . Maintain a minimum of physical activity on a daily basis is therefore essential.
Working from home also brings more "relaxed" postures at the level of the legs:we fold them up, we put them cross-legged… So many positions which sometimes reinforce the feeling of heavy legs . To remedy this, it is for example possible to relieve musculoskeletal pain thanks to orthotics or to consult an osteopath . Food supplements also help relieve heavy legs.
Undoubtedly the most prevalent evil in today's population , back pain can easily be amplified by working from home when using poor postures. We already know that the computer that is not at eye level is one. But the seat is also very important.
Ideally it is best to stand straight and make sure to properly position your forearms , i.e. at 90 degrees on the table, perpendicular to the rest of the body . For people who use a laptop, it is convenient to invest in a keyboard and mouse separate from the screen and placed on the table. Thus, the forearms will be in the correct position.
To relieve the back, you simply have to move from time to time and not remain immobile at his workstation all day long. These breaks can be used for stretching or to go out for a walk for a few minutes.
