Health Tip: Make Work Less Painful If You Have Arthritis

Suggestions for easing the discomfort

February 17, 2011 RSS Feed Print

(HealthDay News) -- Sitting at a desk and working at a computer all day can be painful for someone with arthritis.

The Arthritis Foundation offers these suggestions to ease arthritis pain and stiffness while you're at work:

Take regular breaks every 20 minutes to 30 minutes, getting up to stretch and move around.
Make sure your desk chair fits you well, and sit with your feet flat on the floor.
Set up your computer screen so it's level with your eyes.
Place papers in a document holder so they're easier to see without straining.
If your chair lacks lumbar support, use a rolled-up towel or small pillow to provide better support for your lower back.