Avoiding the (physical) pain of working from home


While it may be more comfortable to work on your couch, it can eventually lead to muscle numbness and discomfort. — Filepic

Many of us are currently working from home during the conditional MCO.

While it is an excellent precaution to avoid catching the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19 (not to mention other viruses and bacteria), you might find that your makeshift home “office” is causing you pain in your neck, shoulders and back.

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