People are working from home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and having the right setup in a home office is crucial to prevent injury.
According to occupational therapists Kelly Evans and Kristin Peters of Creative Therapy Consultants, there are a few small changes that can be made to optimize posture.
Chair height is key, according to Evans. If it’s too short for the surface you are working at, your wrists will be strained, and that can cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
Instead, Evans said, use towels to raise yourself up in the seat to bring your wrists to a neutral position and place a pillow behind your back for lumbar support to ward off a back injury. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] However,