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Neck and back pain from desk and laptop work

Aches from desk work usually come from staying still for too long, not from one "wrong" posture. Moving more often is the main fix.

Common causes

  • 01Staying in one position for long stretches
  • 02Low overall physical activity
  • 03Screen or desk set-up that forces awkward postures
  • 04Repetitive wrist and hand strain

What a doctor may check

Scans are usually not needed for back pain. Staying active and changing position often help most.

When to see a doctor

Get emergency care if back pain comes with numbness around your groin or buttocks, new problems with bladder or bowel control, or weakness in your legs. See a doctor soon if it comes with fever, unexplained weight loss, a history of cancer, or follows a fall or injury.

This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Venva's content is written against clinical guidelines and systematic reviews, listed below. See our medical disclaimer.

References

  1. 1.Non-specific low back pain. The Lancet, 2017.doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30970-9

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