Are you experiencing back pain? An estimated 80% of American adults will experience back pain in their lifetime. Back pain can come from many different sources and sometimes is caused by other areas of your body experiencing pain. If you or your employees are experiencing back pain in the office, there could be a reason for it. Looking for ways to decrease back pain in the office? You have options that can lead to a healthier team. Follow these tips for decreasing back pain in the office and creating a work environment that cuts down on back pain in general.
Stay Active in the Office
Staying active in the office goes a long way in decreasing back pain. Regular movement helps keep your spine in line and can help in working out any pains you may experience during the day. This doesn’t mean you have to do a full workout during the day. Instead, just taking a small walk while you’re on lunch. Additionally, having walking meetings can do a wonder in decreasing back pain. Even doing small standing stretches for a minute throughout the day can help decrease back pain. Keeping moving during the day can help in reducing your stress levels, especially if you have big events coming up in the workplace.
Have a Proper Workspace
The placement of your desk, chair, and computer plays a major role in why you may experience back pain in the office. No two people are the same, so employee workspaces shouldn’t be the same set up. If possible, make sure employees have adjustable desks so the height of the desks can be adjusted depending on someone’s height. Additionally, you’ll want to make sure that the height of desk chairs can be adjusted. In order to prevent back pain, each employee should have their elbows form a 90 degree angle when their hands are resting on the desk and the chair is as close to the desk as is comfortable for your employee. Finally, make sure everything your employee needs is within arm’s reach to prevent prolonged stretching to grab what they need.
Hold Your Phone Properly
Many people tuck their phone between their ear and shoulder to keep their hands free while they’re on the phone. Doing this may cause neck, shoulder, and back pain. Instead, if you or your employees are on long phone calls, have them switch between holding the phone with their right and left hands during the call. It cuts down on pain experienced and keeps at least one hand free to take notes during the call.
In order to decrease back pain in the office, you’ll want to make different strategies available to your employees. At Sterling Wellness Solutions, we’re ready to work with you and your employees to lead healthier, pain free lives. We provide wellbeing management services, health screenings and coaching, and chronic condition management. Success begins with a healthy team. Contact Sterling Wellness Solutions today for your demo.
