Is working from home a literal pain? These ergonomic setups and healthy habits can help

Working from home has taken a toll on your body.

After all, the pandemic has forced millions of people to set up a remote office on a kitchen island or coffee table, and it's wreaking havoc on our backs, necks, forearms and eyes, say the experts.

“After the honeymoon phase wore off – the ‘yay, I get to work from home’ realization – work and social hours on digital platforms expanded, and people started moving less,” explains Arlette Loeser director of ergonomics and injury prevention, at Mount Sinai Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health in New York City.