Working outside an office isn't always as liberating as it looks
We see them sitting in rows behind open computer screens, often with headphones perched on their heads and a look of intense concentration on their faces. For many, this is the image of a creative, flexible work life in stylish surroundings. And while “ design ” and beautiful interiors are certainly important, as a work environment, a café or a serviced office often lacks several key components. Physical therapist Gunilla Tapper at Hälsolänken says that this can lead to injuries in the long run.
"We are seeing a clear increase in young people coming to us with pain, especially after the corona period. Many people sit at home or out at some diner and work on a laptop for several hours a day, which can cause problems," says Gunilla.
Is this, then, a problem that most affects young people right now?
"When you're young, your body doesn't respond as quickly, but you may have many, many years of sitting ahead of you, so it's important to get it right," says Gunilla. "If you're sitting on a hard wooden bench, for example, the blood flow is much poorer - the buttocks have a shape, and if you press them together on a hard seat, there are obviously consequences."
As is so often the case when it comes to working postures, it’s all about moving around and changing positions every now and then—so feel free to grab an espresso with your laptop when you go for a coffee break, but save that extra-large latte until you’re sitting lite in a better position.
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