I have literally worked non stop today for 14 hours and only got up to pee and microwave a bowl of food. My neck really hurts from weeks of days similar to today. Any product recos for neck pain? I’m thinking chairs, massagers etc- anything that worked for you all?

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Regular chiropractic work. Stretching during calls (door stretch, lying on floor with foam roller parallel to back just under shoulder blades). Valerian root/other muscle relaxants. Lacrosse ball rolling neck/shoulder against a wall.

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Biiiiiiig variability in chiropractors. Took me a few tries to find a good one. But he is a miracle worker — I have zero back pain from an old sports injury now, and with WFH has also been instrumental in keeping my neck tightness from turning into headaches.

1. Invest in a good monitor so you’re not looking down at your laptop screen.
2. Buy a top of the line Herman Miller type ergo chair. It will set you back by $1200 or so but it is totally worth it. You are spending 14 hours a day on it.
3. Stand up every 45 mins and stretch like a cat for 2-3 mins.

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M7 can you name a few please? TIA!

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I agree! I need this breakkkkkk

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Stop taking adderall

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Honestly sometimes I wish I had some

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Same. Just trying to get to Friday

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36 more hours! We’re so close

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Move away from the desk. It only gets worse.

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Chiro helps provide quick relief but isn’t a sustainable solution. Would recommend physical therapy - many are used to treating the classic symptoms of workaholic desk job types and they give you exercises to do that actually fix the root of the problem. I occasionally do chiro if I’m feeling stiff and did regular PT visits until my back was under control. All of this should be covered by Firm’s insurance.

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a) sit on a floor and work not in a chair (b) try and take some calls standing up / lying down in bed (c) take breaks , work out - the world will not collapse

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I work from my bed couch everywhere. Is it just me

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And yes I also work from couch / bed. I caved and got a desk / chair and it’s so hardddd

Better chair and a standing desk so you can change how your body is bearing weight occasionally.

And if your monitors aren't at the right height, fix that first.

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Highly recommend Theragun. I was in a similar situation and borrowed my roommate’s. It changed my life.

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I’d recommend getting a ergonomic assessment of your set up (Google them). Assessments can be executed over zoom and then buy the equipment the specialists recommend.

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That’s a great idea

Thanks for the recommendations! I started stretching out and ordered a few items recommended here. Really appreciate y’all!

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Try some stretching/yoga, it really helps. You find plenty of nice stuff on Youtube

Take an epsom salt bath- I pulled the same schedule recently and my body was just a ball of ache after few days of treating it like hell. You will feel like a puffy cloud and have the best sleep afterwords.

Standing desk

Look up nekteck (sp?) neck massager on amazon. Best $50 I’ve ever spent.

Get yourself a laptop stand/monitor and a standing desk. Really helps with posture and good to switch up sitting/standing. Stretch in the AM and PM

Yeah why is the question not how to fix the root of the issue? Fix your desk setup! If you have a monitor, the height needs to be adjusted. Get a $100 one from Craigslist and all the fancy gadgets you want after that.

Back also hurts an insane amount. Shoulders constantly annoy me. You're not alone. Also a BA.

Acupressure mat. Cheap and effective buy on Amazon

20 minutes before bed every night but started with just a few minutes. Doesn’t hurt once you get used to it. Sometimes I even fall asleep on it!

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