Manifold increase in spine problems post-lockdown
Oct 19, 2020, 01:19 PM ISTWork from home has caused another pandemic, that of back and neck pain. Poor ergonomics and sitting on laptops all day has resulted in back issues for many professionals. Those who were used to such work had to sit in bad postures, and teachers and students had to get used to totally new normal of sitting for hours staring at a screen. Additional housework due to lack of maids and helpers was another factor. Stress, fear, and anxiety also led to an increased focus on back pain, and worsening clinical conditions.
