Work From Home: Tips On Being Active During Self-Quarantine

It’s an understatement to say right now is a crazy time. Between changing your entire routine and not being able to see your loved ones face-to-face, there’s a lot to balance. But self-quarantining and working from home is vital in the fight to slow the spread of the coronavirus. If you find yourself doing either or both, know you are making a wise decision that benefits the greater good.

But how do you stay active when you’re stuck inside? Or how do you keep working on best pain management practices in the comfort of your own home? The experts at Alliance Spine and Pain have the best tips and tricks on how to make the most of your work from home time, including how to remain active during self-quarantine.

HOW TO WORK FROM HOME AND STAY ACTIVE AND PAIN-FREE

Spend time setting up your desk perfectly. You will want to invest in a good chair that will help you maintain the correct work posture, or maybe you can set up your computer somewhere that allows you to stand.

Make sure to take breaks every hour. Whether that includes staring at something other than your computer screen or maybe even walking up and down your stairs, it’s important to not spend all day sitting at your desk.

Create a schedule that includes regular workouts. While it can be easy to do what you want when you want in the comfort of your own home, it’s important for your productivity and your health to create a schedule. That way, you can make sure you’re getting everything done you need to be, plus making time for your breaks and regular workouts. Don’t drop that healthy habit just because you can’t go to the gym. There are countless resources available to keep you moving inside your own home, like online dance classes or YouTube workout videos.

Stay away from the snacks. While it can be extremely tempting to hit up your pantry and eat all of the food you might have stocked up on for the quarantine’s sake, don’t. On top of probably not moving more if you’re working from home, eating whatever and whenever you want is a recipe for gaining weight and feeling sluggish. Keep to your three meals a day and include one or two healthy meals in-between.

Self-quarantine doesn’t mean you can’t venture outside. Plan to spend some time walking around your neighborhood or stretching in your backyard or patio. As long as you avoid contact with other people, you’re still following the self-quarantining rules.

Alliance Spine and Pain Centers is actively monitoring the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The health and safety of our patients and employees remain a top priority and we will follow the CDC recommendations to help prevent exposure and spread of the virus. Click here for more information.

Please call your physician before coming to the office for an appointment if you develop symptoms of fever, cough, & shortness of breath, have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19.

Thank you for your cooperation for the safety of yourself and others.