Spending long hours at your desk is bad for your health and wellbeing.
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Prevention of the aches and pains associated with long hours at work behind a desk is a definite possibility.
Frequent changes of structural position, movement and stretches are key.
To prevent work related injuries you must:
Adjust your workplace to ensure it is tailored to your individual ergonomic needs eg: adjust desk and chair heights or even incorporating a stand station.
Do preventative stretching and exercises to ensure more blood flow and increased flexibility.
Take frequent breaks to improve posture and change position.
Keep hydrated, have a big bottle of water at your desk at all times.
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