5 simple ways to relieve the aches and pains of sitting at a desk all day

NPR News Thursday 22 October 2026, 09:01 UTC By Malaka Gharib 1 min read

Key Points

Sitting at a desk all day hurts. And it isn't good for us. Strategies to make it a little more comfortable, from eye muscle exercises to alleviate eye strain to a back pain-fighting body movement.

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