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Adapt Your Home Office to Manage Chronic Pain

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Home office for chronic pain

The term chronic pain is used to describe a variety of conditions which persist for longer than twelve weeks, even with medication and treatment

Chronic pain can be debilitating, and for many people with the condition, home working is the better option. With that in mind, here are some ways to adapt your home office to manage the pain, so working becomes more manageable.

Affordable office chair suggestions

An ergonomic chair is a must, but you don’t need to spend a fortune on this. Somewhere between £100 and £200 can buy you a chair which will provide the support you need when working from a desk for most of the day, and minimise the impact chronic pain has on your working life. 

Rather than recommend specific models, it’s easier to suggest what you should look for in an ergonomic chair. The height is one important aspect, and it helps if you can visit a store in person to test out your chosen product. Seat depth is also important, depending on the level of comfort and support you need, and back support is essential if you’re likely to need extra help while sitting for long periods of time. Finally, reviews can give you more in-depth information and address whether the chair meets your needs.

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Other items you might need in your home office

Other products can make your home office a less painful place to work from. These include:

  • An adjustable laptop stand – To get your screen at the right eye level so you don’t strain your neck looking up or down at the screen for any length of time.
  • An ergonomic footrest – This will help you sit so that your legs are adequately elevated and blood flow is improved, alongside comfort, making it easier to sit upright without slouching or leaning forward.
  • External keyboard – Using the keyboard on your laptop can affect your posture, but an external keyboard makes it easier to type at the right angle without additional muscle strain.
  • Chronic pain tracker app – Most of us have smartphones, and an app like Chronic Pain Tracker helps to keep track of pain and spot any triggers. Then you can target the specific causes of pain aggravation.
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Pain management tools

Working from home makes it easier to manage your pain without having to explain it to your colleagues and employer.

Here are some useful suggestions for pain management tools to keep in your home office when you need them.

  • Massager – a wearable neck massager can ease neck pain and allow you to carry on some light work if you’re working to a deadline. Alternatively, if your pain is in your back, legs or anywhere else, a handheld massager with a long handle can help you ease the pain without straining to reach the problem areas.

 

  • TENS machine – A TENS machine may also allow you to work and manage your pain simultaneously, provided you don’t have to worry about taking video calls. These have a variety of settings and intensities to suit all pain levels.

 

  • Acupuncture pen – Regular acupuncture is unaffordable for many of us. But an acupuncture pen can be the next best thing and is more affordable. One positive aspect is they allow the user to target extremely specific sources of pain. The downside is, for larger areas of pain, they can be time-consuming and difficult to reach, potentially causing more discomfort.

Living and working with chronic pain isn’t easy, but making the right adjustments and getting the tools you need can ease some of the discomfort and pain.

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