Think a new chair is the best remedy for that ache you get after hunching over your Mac all day? Maybe not: Exercise is a more effective treatment for upper-body office strain than ergonomics, according to a review in the journal The Cochrane Library. Researchers examined 21 studies on a total of 2,110 adults who suffered from chronic arm, neck, or shoulder pain. They found that ergonomical designed workspaces and physiotherapy--which uses methods like massage and heat-were less effective a reducing pain than regular workouts. Cardio and strength training both helped. "Staying as active as possible {is key}'" says study author Arianne Verhagen, Ph.D. Hit the gym three times a week and visit stretchbreak.com to download a program that reminds you to do its 5-minute stretching program every hour.
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