Lockdown wellbeing | Third of Brits have more aches & pains

The continued move to homeworking for the majority of employers within the UK has caused several logistical issues for workers. Many have struggled with weak internet connections, technology and software issues, and the balance between home and work life due to having to work in their homes.

However, whilst the past months may have given many an opportunity to settle into a ‘new normal’ routine and iron out some of these issues, one key element of remote working life is continuing to have a key impact, according to research commissioned by Nurofen.

The research, which surveyed over 2,000 UK adults within the UK, revealed that 36% have experienced increased pain over the last six months – largely due to working environments that simply aren’t designed for sustained use.

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SWNS Digital reported that more than one-third of Brits are currently experiencing an increase in acute pains affecting their back, head, and joints, all of which could be attributed to inadequate desks, chairs and positioning of computer screens.