Lower Back Pain - Here's How You Can Help!

In Germany, back pain, along with headaches, is one of the most common pain problems. Almost two-thirds of all people are affected at least once within a year, and there is also a high rate of chronification. Lower back pain, in particular, often results from an incorrect and unhealthy posture at the workplace – a posture adopted every day.

In this Deskspace blog article, we'll look at what you can do as an employee to combat lower back pain and what its causes can be.

Causes of lower back pain – what you need to know!

In most cases, lower back pain does not stem from a specific accident or a pre-existing condition. Often, it arises from incorrect posture, unsuitable office furniture, or bad habits. Before we look at what you can specifically do about this lower back pain, let's examine the most common causes. This list might help you identify the source of your specific problems.

The most frequently cited causes of lower back pain at work are:

• Incorrect posture – Whether leaning forward or too far back, incorrect posture inevitably leads to pain or even chronic complaints in the long run.
• Ergonomic factors – An old, uncomfortable chair can cause unnecessary strain on the body, which can trigger this pain.
• Lack of movement – Little or no movement in your daily work routine will cause you to notice discomfort in your back and neck more quickly.
• Stress & overexertion – Stress can cause your body to be tense, which can also contribute to lower back pain.
• Poor sleep & poor recovery – If you don't get enough rest after a long workday or don't compensate for a lack of movement, this can also contribute to lower back pain.

All these points must be considered as causes when lower back pain occurs. It's best to take a look at your daily work routine; you'll usually quickly find the reason for your complaints and can counteract them. With ergonomic office furniture from Deskspace, you support a healthy posture & a sustainable workday – feel free to visit our website for more information!

Lower back pain – These tips & tricks will help you!

If you are reading this article, you may already be suffering from lower back pain and want to do something about it. But even if you are reading this blog as a preventative measure, you can save the following tips for the future.

Important: A healthy lifestyle is an important foundation for preventing lower back pain at work. A balanced diet, sufficient exercise, and strong muscles help prevent these problems. You'll find many exciting articles on this topic in our Deskspace blogs!

The right posture – how to give lower back pain no chance

The right posture is the most important basis for not having to struggle with lower back pain. An upright posture ensures that your spine is not subjected to unnecessarily high stress, allowing you to work healthily while sitting for longer periods.

You should pull your shoulders back when working at your desk for long periods. Additionally, your knee and elbow angles should be at approximately 90 degrees, indicating that your chair and table are correctly adjusted. The screen should end at eye level so that your neck does not have to be strained downwards. Your weight should be evenly distributed on both legs. The backrest should also be at 90 degrees; do not work leaning back or forward.

The best choice for your workplace is an ergonomic sit-stand stool like the Deskspace Motion. It ensures that you maintain a straight back and that your body constantly performs small micro-movements – meaning you are never 100% still without realizing it. When standing, it combines the benefits of sitting & standing and is the ideal complement to a height-adjustable desk – effectively preventing lower back pain.

Movement breaks – an important factor in preventing lower back pain

Despite expert recommendations, employees in Germany still sit for far too long. Sitting for over eight hours daily is very harmful to the body and can also contribute to lower back pain.

After just 30 minutes of continuous sitting, initial physical impairments can occur, for example, your concentration and work performance may decrease. After this time, you should take a short movement break, for example, a walk to the copier or a phone call while standing. All activities that can be performed while standing should now be done that way.

Here are a few more tips on how you can easily integrate movement into your workday to prevent lower back pain:

• Park a little further away from your workplace in the morning, so you get two short walks.
• Do everything possible in person instead of writing an email or calling another department – this also gives you more frequent movement breaks.
• With a height-adjustable desk like Deskspace's, you automatically move more and protect your back – often, it's even paid for by your employer.

Unsuitable work equipment – often the cause of lower back pain

Do you have an old, worn-out office chair at work that gives way with every movement and doesn't stabilize your back? Do you also not have the option to switch between a sitting and standing working posture? Then this could also be the cause of the lower back pain you are struggling with. Modern office furniture that takes ergonomics into account should therefore be an absolute standard.

Deskspace offers you a selection of the most important ergonomic office furniture. With us, you will find height-adjustable desks in various designs as well as ergonomic sit-stand stools at a fair price. Thanks to these, you can switch between standing and sitting and thus protect your body.

Conclusion: To prevent lower back pain, you can integrate some simple measures into your workday. These include correct posture, frequent movement breaks, and adapted equipment for your workplace. For the latter, you can also talk to your employer; given the many benefits, these furniture pieces are often voluntarily paid for. We hope this article has helped you!