How to Prevent Ankylosing Spondylitis Back Pain When You’re Working From Home

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How to Prevent Ankylosing Spondylitis Back Pain When You’re Working From Home

How to Prevent Ankylosing Spondylitis Back Pain When You’re Working From Home

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
USA
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
Everyday Health

Description

In times of COVID-19 it is recommended to anyone who can work from home to do so. If you’re working from home, you’re likely sitting in front of a computer much of the time. Ankylosing spondylitis can make your back stiff and achy. And it can feel even worse if you sit for a long time. This website schows ways to adapt your workspace and routines to help reduce ankylosing spondylitis–related back pain. 

In times of COVID-19 it is recommended to anyone who can work from home to do so. If you’re working from home, you’re likely sitting in front of a computer much of the time. Ankylosing spondylitis can make your back stiff and achy. And it can feel even worse if you sit for a long time. This website schows ways to adapt your workspace and routines to help reduce ankylosing spondylitis–related back pain. 

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English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
Hazards
Working with an existing MSD condition/disease
Health effects
Worsening of existing (chronic) condition
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Sufferer of an MSK disorder or disease
Prevention measures
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Target audience
Other
Year
2020