Work-related upper back, shoulder and neck discomfort are generally observed more in workers with sedentary, desk-based roles. Since March 2020 and the shift to home working, I have noticed an increase in the prevalence of upper back, shoulder and neck discomfort among employees I have carried out DSE assessments with.

In this episode, I am going to identify the potential physical causes of upper back, shoulder and neck discomfort associated with desk-based jobs and the steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing these issues.

The blog for this episode can be found on:

https://boyneergonomics.ie/reducing-upper-back-shoulder-neck-discomfort-at-the-workstation/

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