Back pain
Back pain can have many different causes, including psychological stress, psychosomatic illness, muscular tension or even organic problems such as a herniated disc. In the workplace, poor posture and lack of exercise cause long-term muscular problems which then lead to back pain. The best prevention and therapy in equal measure is a good balance of training and relaxation in your free time. The back and abdominal muscles should be strengthened. Muscle areas such as the shoulder and hip muscles should also be stretched regularly to prevent muscle shortening and thus poor posture.
Summary
Sitting for long periods and lack of movement at the workplace can lead to posture problems and back pain.The above-mentioned exercises for improving posture at the desk can be easily integrated into everyday office work. In addition, concentration is promoted.
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