In the absence of massages...

[BejeweledCrocs]

What can I do to help my poor back and shoulders. My shoulders are so tense. I think home working from a dining table has made it worse than usual.

I'd normally book a back massage. Does anyone have an at-home solution that helps them?

Thanks!

I've been taking ibuprofen for mine.

Hot shower?
Heated pads/those microwaveable neck thingies like hot water bottles
Yoga/stretches

I think I will look at yoga stretches. Thanks x

Definitely yoga stretches. Yoga with Adriene has some specifically for neck pains

I've bought a shoulder massager from amazon! OMG it us amazing!!

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If you are in pain and have a chiropractor or osteopath they are still allowed to practice.

valentino could you post the link please? I really suffer with my neck & shoulders

Shiatsu neck and shoulder massager. It cost me £50 off Amazon and is a total game changer! I’ll never have to pay for a massage again!

Put a tennis ball between your back and a wall and roll it around. It works out the knots. Takes some practice to keep it in position, but worth it.

@valentinoandme

I've bought a shoulder massager from amazon! OMG it us amazing!!

Same here. It was fairly cheap (about the cost of a half hour massage) and surprisingly effective.

The one I have is similar to this one (my one is sold out and was cheaper) but they look pretty much the same time me.

Shiatsu Neck Shoulder Massager for Back with Heat Function, Electric Massage with 3 Speed Settings, Heat Deep Kneading Massage for Muscle at Home www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XWQ3FY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_8YQ1252TSS7N88BWFJA9?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

A physiotherapist? I have the same problem and have been going every few weeks since July. She says she is seeing a lot of new people with back and shoulder issues.

Definitely yoga, but also you can't really work comfortably from a dining table and your work should be helping you with this. For example, my friends' work let them take their adjustable office chairs home and gave some cash towards any equipment - I know not every company is as enlightened but you are entitled to equipment to help you work safely.

Do you have someone at home that could help you? If so, try a massage gun.

Osteopaths and chiropractors are operating.

I prefer osteo personally

I also have a shiatsu neck and shoulder massager- absolute game changer!

Foam rollers are great and voltarol gel will help.
I have worked at home for 15 years, the argos cheapo computer chair for around 40 quid is the best one I've had.

Oooh think I need a shiatsu gadget! And a proper chair!

Chiropractor has sorted me out!

I also have one of those massagers, a different brand but same style. They're the closest you'll get to a real massage, much better than the usual handheld things.
Also look at Yoga by Adrienne on YouTube. She does a short back and shoulder routine that really helps.

Yin yoga for me. It focuses on deep stretches held for a few minutes and gives me the same lovely floaty feeling as a good massage

keep you back warm.
get up every hour and do stretches
if you can take phone calls standing up.

make sure your workstation is as good as it can be.

• get separate mouse, keyboard, (monitor if you can)
• make sure the monitor is high enough, top of monitor should be at eye height.

I’m able to still see my chiropractor. Much more effective than a massage for pain management.

Back/shoulder massage gizmos are brilliant! I have an Invospar one.

@EternalOptimist7

valentino could you post the link please? I really suffer with my neck & shoulders

The one linked by PP above is like mine. Definitely worth the money!