One of the toughest aspects of working from home is keeping to a regular schedule. As the weeks go on, we might have fallen out of our usual work habits. However, since many of us are at home for the foreseeable future, it’s important to come up with routines and stick to them. Get up at your usual time. Decide on the time you want to be sitting down at your desk. Try to keep meals regular, too. Since gyms are closed under the shelter in place orders, many people are exercising at home and taking long walks to keep fit.

Take a Stretching Break to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

It’s also vital to take regular breaks from working at the computer or sitting at a desk. In addition to a full home workout routine, you should take regular breaks for movement while you work. Set a timer to go off every 20 to 30 to remind you. You can do something as simple as switching from sitting to standing. Be sure to relax your shoulders and neck, too. Stretch your wrists, arms, and fingers to keep carpal tunnel syndrome away.

A quick one or two minute walk around the house is a great option for exercising at home. Have stairs at your house or apartment complex? Run up and down them a couple of times to get your heart rate up and clear your mind. Keep your body strong without special equipment by using your body weight. Push-ups, planks, and crunches are all excellent movements to develop or maintain your core strength.

Exercising at Home Will Boost Your Mood and Mental Health

If quarantine is getting you down, blast your favorite tunes and have an impromptu dance party. Grab your partner or kids, if you can, and get them moving, too. Dancing is lots of fun! It gets your heart rate up and also releases endorphins, the neurochemical that makes you feel happy.

Our office is still open, and we’re taking every precaution possible to keep disease of all kinds from spreading. Contact us if you are suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome or any other condition that can be diagnosed with EMG/NCS testing.