Neck pain is associated with working from home and reported postures in workers who frequently use computers: A cross-sectional survey

Published on March 3, 2026

J Occup Environ Med. 2026 Mar 3. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000003677. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To determine factors associated with neck pain in computer workers, focusing on working from home and body postures.

METHODS: Workers aged 18-65 who spent ≥75% of working hours on a computer were surveyed online annually over 3 years. Multinomial logistic regression analysed relationships between pain (neck pain, other musculoskeletal pain, no pain), work location (work vs home), and body posture accounting for factors typically associated with pain.

RESULTS: Of 1777 respondents, most (94%, n=1664) worked some time at home. Sitting posture ('trunk a little bent forward'; OR 2.07; 95% CI 1.48-2.89), working from home (3.32; 2.43-4.52), being female (5.49; 3.99-7.56) and sleep quality (4.08; 2.32-7.18) were associated with neck pain (p<.001), and other pain (p<.001).

CONCLUSION: These findings underscore the need for ergonomic guidelines and interventions that address posture in home and office environments.

PMID:41772768 | DOI:10.1097/JOM.0000000000003677

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Neck pain is associated with working from home and reported postures in workers who frequently use computers: A cross-sectional survey

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