20/06/2026
Working from home in winter often means sitting in the same spot for longer stretches than you would in an office environment. There is no commute, fewer interruptions, and the cold outside makes it easy to stay planted at the kitchen table or the couch with a laptop.
Here are a few things worth checking about your home setup:
Screen height — the top of your screen should be roughly at eye level. If you are consistently looking down at a laptop, your neck is carrying more load than it needs to.
Chair support — your feet should be flat on the floor and your lower back should have some support behind it. A rolled towel or small cushion placed at the curve of your lower back can make a noticeable difference if your chair is not supportive.
Keyboard and mouse position — elbows should be at roughly 90 degrees, and your shoulders should not be raised or rounded forward to reach your keyboard.
Lighting — in winter, natural light drops off earlier. Glare or low light can lead to subtle forward head posture as you lean toward the screen without realising.
None of these are complicated, but together they make a real difference over the course of a working week.
If you would like a more structured assessment of your posture and spinal health, the team at The Posture Doctor in Busselton can help. We take a clear, measured approach — no guesswork.
Call 08 9754 8892 or book your Posture and Spinal Health Assessment online.
