Thread by @latimes

Less-than-ideal workstations, long hours and poor posture have led to a rash of ailments for remote workers — and opportunities for companies offering solutions.

@byandreachang reports: latimes.com/business/story…

Last spring, the chiropractic association polled its members and found that 92% of respondents said they’d seen an increase in musculoskeletal conditions such as back and neck pain as a result of patients working from home. latimes.com/business/story…

The mass migration of workers away from their cubicles has created an unexpected opportunity for furniture makers.

“Office chairs — they’re selling like hotcakes right now,” said a spokesperson for the chiropractic association. latimes.com/business/story…

Brands that sell pain management solutions are also seeing sales surge.

For example, sales of Irvine-based Hyperice’s $249 Venom wearable back device increased 300% in 2020 compared with the previous year. latimes.com/business/story…

Some employers, particularly those in tech, have provided substantial support to get their workers set up correctly.

But if your company hasn’t provided assistance, medical experts say there are still a number of things you can do on your own. latimes.com/business/story…

Moving regularly is important.

Every 15-20 minutes, “we need a five-second break to get our nose and toes as far apart as possible — anything that takes your forward-looking posture and makes an extension,” one expert shared with @byandreachang. latimes.com/business/story…