Why Your Knees Hurt When You Work From Home (And How to Fix It)

Published: March 07, 2026

Most home office setups ignore foot positioning—leading to knee pain. 1. Keep feet flat on floor or a footrest (not dangling). 2. Knees should align slightly below hips; adjust chair height or use a cushion. 3. Avoid crossing legs—it misaligns hips and stresses knees. 4. Stand or stretch every 30 mins to reset posture. Small tweaks, big relief.