How do you protect your physical health while working?

Question

Lately, I've been taking a lot of backache from the way I sit at the computer while working and the way I sit while looking at the tablet/books. I am trying to endure the pain because I do not have the opportunity to work in another sitting position.

I sometimes experience back pain and eye problems, too. I try to reduce it and try different methods, but I finally return to the classical style.

What do you do in such situations? What methods do you use for different physical health problems?

Ervin Kalemi · Accepted Answer

Do you work out? If not, try to work out from 30 to 60 minutes every single day.

I'm 33 years old, I stay in front of the computer 12 hours a day and never had any back issues yet.

As per the eyes, try giving them a break once in a while by looking at something that is far from you, i.e. outside your window.

Mehran Najafi · Answer

I've dealt with backache for most of my adult life. For me some things that work are 1) going for a 15-20 mins walk to kick off my day, get some sunlight and fresh air. 2) Taking consistent mini breaks (stretching, walking, breathing) throughout the day at least once every 90-120 minutes. 3) After I wrap up the main part of my day around 6-7 pm I go for a proper 30-mins swim.

Hope that gives you some ideas :)

Chetan Natesh · Answer

@mehran_najafi and @ervinkalemi have mentioned almost everything.

Only thing I can add is, one very good way to maintain physical health is to maintain mental health - don't stay at home for too long. Go out meet people , listen to nice music !

How do you protect your physical health while working?

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