Workplace & Scoliosis—Remote vs In-Office Considerations
The rise of remote and hybrid working has changed how people with scoliosis manage their jobs. Each setup offers advantages and challenges for back health.
Benefits of Remote Work
Working from home can allow:
- Flexible pacing and rest breaks.
- Use of customised chairs or desks.
- Reduced commuting strain.
Risks of Remote Work
However, risks include:
- Improvised workstations (sofas, beds) leading to poor posture.
- Long, uninterrupted sitting.
- Blurring of work-life boundaries increasing stress.
In-Office Pros and Cons
In-office work may provide better equipment and clearer routines but can limit flexibility in breaks or posture changes. Dorsi helps patients negotiate sensible adjustments with employers.
Dorsi’s Advice
We offer:
- Home and office workstation assessments.
- Guidelines for movement breaks and micro‑stretches.
- Medical reports to support flexible working arrangements if needed.
Next Steps
If scoliosis is affecting your comfort at work—whether at home or in the office—Dorsi Spinal Institute can help optimise your setup and negotiate realistic adjustments.
Related reading: see our blogs on work ergonomics, disability rights, and adult scoliosis pain.
Written by
Dr Matthew ABJ Potts BSc MSc DC ISPRM
Clinical Director
Doctor of Chiropractic
Specialist Scoliosis Consultant
Fellow of the British Scoliosis Society
Member of the Scoliosis Association (UK)
Chair of the Clinical Advisory Board at Meloq AB
Member of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Editorial board member of international journals CICRJ & Rehabilitation Science
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