How to Choose Ergonomic Home Office Furniture To Prevent Neck, Back and Nerve Pain
As an executive mum, you are familiar with the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities and family life, often all from the same space: your home office. Creating an environment that not only boosts productivity but also supports your health is crucial. This is where the ergonomics of home office furniture plays a key role. In this blog lets discuss the role of ergonomically designed furniture in reducing the risk of developing neck, back, and nerve pain, thus enhancing your comfort and health.
 
Ergonomics is the science of designing the workplace, keeping in mind the capabilities and limitations of the worker. Poorly designed office environments can lead to painful health issues such as repetitive strain injuries or chronic back pain, which are notably prevalent among people who spend long hours sitting at desks. As an executive mum, choosing the right office furniture is not just about aesthetics; it's about integrating health into your daily work life.

Your desk is where you likely spend most of your day, so its height and functionality are paramount. An adjustable standing desk is ideal because it allows you to change your working position throughout the day, thus avoiding prolonged sitting or standing. This in turn helps to prevent back and neck stiffness and pain. If possible, invest in a sit-stand desk to vary your posture and keep the blood flowing. 

A good ergonomic office chair is another critical piece of ergonomic furniture. Look for a chair that supports the natural curve of your spine. Features like adjustable height and back support, as well as armrests, are essential. The ability to swivel and easily move the chair helps in reaching different areas of your desk without straining. Remember, the goal is also to have a good sitting posture with your feet flat on the floor and your thighs parallel to the ground, which alleviates pressure on your back, legs and the rest of the spine. Consider using a footrest if your feet don’t quite reach the floor, or use ergonomic mats if you choose to stand while working. Here is an interesting video on "How can you make your non ergonomic office chair more comfortable?"



The position of your monitor can significantly affect your neck and shoulder health. The top of your computer screen should be 5 to 10 degree below the eye level, and the screen should be about an arm's length away. This setup helps prevent you from leaning forward or looking down, which can lead to slouching and neck strain and other discomforts.

Your keyboard and mouse should be positioned in such a way that your arms can rest comfortably at your sides while typing. This prevents you from reaching too far, which can strain your shoulders and elbows. An ergonomic keyboard  and wrist pad designed to keep your wrist and hand in a neutral position can also help prevent the development of pain such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
 
By paying attention to these ergonomic details, you can create a home office that not only meets your demanding role as an executive mum but also preserves your health and wellbeing.
 
HERE is a free guide on "How can you maintain a good posture while working from home?"

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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