DonÔÇÖt Use a laptop for long periods.┬á You should not use a laptop for long periods, without setting the laptop up as part of an ergonomic workstation. This will require the laptop being setup with a laptop stand with an external mouse and keyboard or linking your laptop up to a separate screen.

This allows you to have the laptop screen at the correct height which will stop you bending your neck and hunching your shoulders.

Get Your eyes checked.┬á Make sure you have a regular check up with the opticians, as a loss in eyesight can also contribute to upper back and neck pain. If your eyesight is deteriorating then you’re more likely to poke your head forward into a forward head posture when reading, driving and watching TV.

Poor head posture, such as peering at the screen and adopting a ÔÇÿpoking chinÔÇÖ posture can put pressure on the joints and soft tissues in the neck and upper back causing referred pain in the head, neck, shoulders, arms or hands.

Sit on a posture cushion while at work.  During working hours when sitting at your desk or computer, use a posture cushion. Using one will require you to engage your core throughout the day. More importantly, using a posture cushion will create subtle movement in your spine which keeps your joints lubricated and prevents them from stiffening up.

If you are struggling with back pain, joint pain, headaches or a sporting injury, our Sport Injury Clinic can help you with pain relief and can help keep you pain free.  Please contact us today.