Work from home has both pros and cons with backache being a part and parcel of it. ROSHANI DEVI shares easy home remedies that can eliminate the pain
While working from home has eliminated the need of waking up early in the morning to dress up for office and also the time wasted in travelling to the office due to traffic jams, it has also brought with it a whole lot of other problems, including back pain.
Here are a few things one can do to treat and prevent it.
Take break at regular intervals. Sitting for long hours can take a toll on your spine health. Don’t forget to stand up and walk a few steps and/or stretch for a few minutes. This will help in relaxing the muscles.
Posture is key. Avoid being in a comfortable position while working on laptops. Instead sit with your spine straight.
Use a heating pad. One can use a heating pad to relive the lower back pain. Do it daily.
Get enough sleep. Lack of adequate sleep can worsen the pain. Hence, it is advisable to have a quality sleep for eight hours. Your pillow and mattress also has a role to play. So, make sure you have the right one.