India, Sept. 17 -- Prolonged, uninterrupted sitting, poor workstation setup, and low physical activity are contributing to back and neck problems among work-from-home professionals. Still, experts caution that sitting should not be directly equated with smoking.

The work-from-home culture has made the laptop an almost permanent part of the workday. However, for many professionals, it has also meant spending several uninterrupted hours sitting in one position. From working on the sofa or bed to attending back-to-back virtual meetings without getting up, modern desk routines are increasingly being linked to back stiffness, neck pain, shoulder discomfort, and reduced mobility. Experts recommend managing back pain with physiotherapy and an a...