Tip 8

Take regular breaks away from the keyboard and screen.

Tip 7

Make sure there is nothing underneath your workstation that restricts your posture.

Tip 6

Exercise your hands, wrists and neck regularly.

Tip 5

Position items so you don’t twist your back; screens should be at a comfortable viewing height in front of you. Ensure your back is supported.

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Tip 4

Don’t rest wrists or forearms on the edge of desks.

Tip 3

Alternate between thumbs and fingers when typing on smartphones.

Tip 2

Hold your head so ears are above shoulders. Don’t stick your chin forward or bend or twist your neck.

With more and more of us working from home and spending hours hunched over a computer, back and neck problems are on the increase. Without a healthy and safety policy and constant training and reminders we can quickly slip into bad habits (I know I’m guilty!).

Over the next few posts we are going to be sharing with you BTs Ten Top Tips from Get Fit for Mobile Working.

Tip 1

Use the backrest of your chair. Don’t slouch forwards. Keep shoulders in line with your hips.

Rule 10: Use your intuition

Listen to your instincts. They can protect you from making poor business decisions and guide you down the right path.