Some of the problems can be traced to working from home.

Moderation is always important.

Here are some tips to help you feel your best after a day in your home office.

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Sit straight

Invest in a decent chair that offers comfort andlower-back support.

You dont have to spend hundreds of dollars.

Some discount retailers sell an all-leather armchair with cushioned lumbar vertebrae support for less than $60.

Businessman suffering from neck pain at home

A chair with wheels is also a good idea, so you could position yourself easily for more comfort.

This also should help keep you from hunching over your desk.

Center your head over your body, and look at your monitor straight ahead at eye level.

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If necessary, stack books under your monitor to obtain a proper height.

Dont work in the dark.Adequate but not uncomfortably bright lighting can minimize eye strain.

If you find yourself squinting to see text on your screen, enlarge the font.

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In your web online window or any program youre in, select a larger text size or zoom level.

Bigger monitors, which are reasonably priced these days, can display more words.

Exercise your eyes.A good rule of thumb is the 20-20-20 rule.

Its also referred to as a micro break.

They come in a range of sizes from small to extra large.

If you buy a mouse online, check the sellers return policy.

Some mice may be ideal for both left- and right-handed users.

Your mouse should have a hump that fits your palm comfortably.