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Back pain issues are common among office workers and even individuals working from home. This health condition should be given proper attention so that the level of productivity and efficiency is ensured. Another condition that everyone should be aware of is sciatica pain. Find out what are the common remedies for this and how some ergonomic products can help.

What is Sciatica?

"Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body", according to Mayo Clinic. 

Sciatica often occurs when a herniated disk, the bone spur on the spine, or the spinal stenosis compresses a certain part of the nerves. This leads to

Have you heard about joint facet syndrome? For most of us, this seems to be a new term. However, this may already be affecting our health and work performance. It’s time to be aware of this health condition and how proper ergonomics can help prevent it.

Sometimes, we are too busy with the daily activities that we forget how to take care of our health. Until one day, we realized that something seems wrong. We may feel pain in some areas of our bodies, fatigue, strains, and muscle stiffness. All these may be related to our work and lifestyle. One common health issue that people are experiencing is degenerative joint disease. You might hear it already, but it will also help you get familiar with some tips on how to prevent it.

Meetings are an essential part of every business’ operations. Typically, meetings last for 30 minutes and longer, depending on the matters that need to be discussed. However, as new working trends are introduced nowadays, meetings become virtual, shorter, and still informative. One of the various meeting structures is the ‘stand up meetings” setup. Companies are implementing this because of the benefits it provides for the company.

One of the common issues a worker can experience is having morning fatigue. You wake in the morning, and you feel so tired from getting up from the bed. No matter how you motivate yourself to go to work, your physical strength and mental state seem not to be cooperating. Waking up feeling so tired should be taken seriously. This may be caused by some underlying factors that may affect your overall well-being and work performance when taken for granted.

So, you've decided to use a standing desk in your office. Definitely, you've made the right decision. Standing desks are known to provide various benefits to workers. That is why these ergonomic equipment are becoming common in workplaces, both in companies and at home. They primarily promote proper posture and help workers easily alternate between sitting and standing, thus preventing a sedentary lifestyle.

Consider Using These 8 Ergonomic Accessories with Your Standing Desk

We've already published several articles sharing the benefits of standing desks to office workers,

We may often feel some kinds of pain each day. Sometimes, when we get up in the morning, we may feel a sudden pain in our neck and back because of poor posture while sleeping. There are times when we experience throbbing pain in our head due to long hours of using computers. In some cases, pain can be due to accidents or other illnesses of the body. Although pain can be somehow a normal part of living, the moment it becomes repetitive and affects other parts of the body, serious medical attention must be sought. Chronic pain syndrome at work, for instance, can be a threat to your overall health; thus, you should learn some tips on how to avoid it.

An organized office can have a big impact on your work results. It can contribute to how well you can focus on your job and create a better outcome. On the other hand, a working space full of clutter and items are not arranged correctly, there will be chaos, and you may get distracted. When there is order at your working space, whether in a company or at home office, achieving personal and professional success becomes possible.

Have you ever experienced sudden pain and stiffness in your wrist? You may feel it after typing for several hours or using a computer mouse to finish a graphic design. Or, you may notice that excruciating pain after working on a task that requires throwing, gripping, and pinching. That should not be taken for granted because you may already be at risk of acquiring wrist tendonitis.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome(CTS) has been a popular term to describe one of the most common health issues often experienced by office workers and other related jobs with similar nature. This can be painful and uncomfortable, thus, leading to poor performance and decreased quality of work. There are various ways on how we can alleviate or prevent CTS effects such as using an ergonomic mouse and refraining from doing repetitive tasks for long hours.