My home office setup was not that great. Small issues compounded over time so that eventually poor posture added up to so much tension that my ear went numb. I

My home office setup was not that great. Small issues compounded over time so that eventually poor posture added up to so much tension that my ear went numb. I had to completely revamp my ergonomics and went to 16 weeks of physical therapy to fix the damage. It's been six months since completing PT and I'm still doing the stretches and exercise to prevent further issues. It's very easy for me to say to myself, "I'll just work through this discomfort until lunch or until the end of the day." That's a hard habit to break. But just like any sport or exercise, the best course of action is to immediately stop, evaluate the situation, and make a correction. I wish I would have learned this lesson earlier, but at least I haven't caused permanent damage. Don't be like me. Be aware of discomfort and do everything to fix it early.