Backpacks, not Back Pain: A Guide to Posture for Digital Nomads
How to keep your back healthy on the move.
Sometimes, I really hate being short. Like when I’m at a concert, or my boyfriend holds something out of reach and giggles when I do my best impression of a kitten trying to catch a laser beam.
Other times, it is pretty awesome. Like whenever I’m flying with a budget airline and can still fit my knees into the footwell. Or when I can work in the most absurd positions my ADHD commands — on my tummy in a hammock, cross-legged on a beanbag — and not get back pain. My boyfriend doesn’t have this luxury. He often has issues with his back , and as a digital nomad, it is a big issue.
When you have a home office, you can set it up for your needs. You can invest in a comfortable chair and a desk at the right table. When you are living in limbo, working from Airbnbs, hostels, coffee-shops or beach loungers, it is far more of a struggle to find a comfortable set-up.
While the freedom to choose your workspace is a luxury, it can also be a curse for your posture. Poor posture can lead to a host of physical and mental health issues, such as back pain, headaches, reduced productivity, and decreased overall well-being.
