Coffee Shop Neck Pain

​​My home is where my heart is. It is where I live life with my family. It is also a vortex of distraction! So as a business owner I have to LEAVE to get things done without constant interruptions like food prep, laundry and demands for popcorn from my toddler.
 
Consequently, I spend a good deal of time on my laptop in coffeeshops as I have since college. I work well mentally in this environment, but it is royally unpleasant for my posture! If you’ve read my post “Head over Heels… Or Hips”, you learned tons of amazing posture tips for your desk space that are impossible to implement if you go someplace else to work!
 
So how do we protect our necks, and backs from the coffee shop posture blues? Here are my favorite tools that I bring with me to set up a “traveling” office.

1. Laptop stand
​*for traveling I like: Camino Stand
It can be adjusted to various heights and is folded into a very convenient size.
*if you just need a laptop for home I favor: Executive Office Solutions Stand. It's more supportive and can be raised rather than just tilted.

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2. Portable keyboard and mouse
*you should not use the keys or touchpad on the laptop if you raise it (carpal tunnel syndrome is NOT your friend)

3. USB extension (for Mac users)
*If your laptop is like mine and has decided USB ports are so 2017 you’ll need an extension port for your laptop/mouse

​4. Back support
*sometimes I bring my lumbar support with me, usually I just scout out a pillow or roll up my sweater
*The Original McKenzie Slimline Lumbar Support

It takes a little more planning and space to bring this stuff with me when I work outside the home, but IT IS WORTH IT! Your neck and back will thank you!