With the increase in the number of workers from home due to the Corona emergency, and the need to provide new places at home, the bed reserved its place as a distinct location for this task.
Research conducted in the United Kingdom, with the onset of the new Corona epidemic, revealed that 55% of people preferred to work from bed, according to the French magazine “vanityfair” in its Italian version.
The good news about this, is that working while lying in bed isn’t necessarily a bad habit for your health.
“Bed can seem like a calm and safe place, especially when suffering from anxiety and stress,” said Kerry Quigley, a certified consultant for the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy.
He added, “Working from the bed allows you to de-stress and better organize your day and time management, while increasing productivity and improving job satisfaction.”
He continued: “The important thing is to establish this (temporary office) with full awareness, to avoid having a rebound effect on mental health, by doing light exercises, cutting out regular breaks, in addition to social interaction with family members in the daily routine.”
On the other hand, Paul McCrosen, president of the United Chiropractic Association in London, notes that staying in bed can have some negative effects – beds are designed primarily for rest and sleep.
He pointed out that spending a lot of time in bed can affect health in different ways, for example lying down for long periods can lead to stiffness, physical pain, fatigue and poor concentration.
In short, it is possible to work from the bed, but it should not become customary to constantly stay with the position of the neck and back bent, so the President of the United Chiropractic Association recommends some tips to apply to work from the bed.
1- Sit on the bed with the back straight as possible
2- Install a pillow behind the lower back
3- Place the computer at chest height, using a table designated for this type of work
4- Avoid bending forward when looking down
5- Move around and get out of bed regularly every 30-45 minutes
6- Performing exercises that allow extending and straightening the spine, such as extending the arms over the head.
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