As an office worker, chances are you’re suffering from pain that hampers your productivity at work. Bodily pains affect nearly one in three workers, which impinge not just on their health but also their productivity, says a recent study printed in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The most common pain conditions are headaches, arthritis, back pain and other musculoskeletal problems. Here, some reminders for minimizing pain problems at work.

1. Avoid eyestrain by taking frequent breaks from looking at your computer screen. Focus on a distant object for at least 20 seconds once an hour.

2. Add plants to your workplace to improve air quality and brighten your workspace.

3. Prevent carpal tunnel syndrome arising from repetitive typing. Keep hands and wrists in a neutral position at the keyboard, with wrists straight and elbows at right angles. Type lightly.

4. Avoid engaging in redundant tasks, like stuffing letters in an envelope, nonstop to prevent repetitive stress injuries. If there’s pain the next day, do not continue the task; allow healing first.