Sitting Less Too many people are uncomfortable at work and suffer from the aches and pains of having to sit all day. In fact, experts tell us that too much sitting is literally killing us. They recommend standing as much as possible, which is a great idea except for how challenging that is at work. [...]
Too many workers dislike their work space and dread going to work. It may be that they hate their jobs, but it could also be that poor work station design has contributed to strain, injury, and even loss of productivity. Getting to achey or sore during the day does not exactly lead to brilliant moods [...]
The Importance of Staying Neutral Usually, being neutral connotes Switzerland or not taking a stance on something. In better contexts, being neutral is a kind way of not taking sides for various reasons. Ergonomically speaking, staying neutral is neither political nor weak-minded. Rather, it’s the idea of keeping your body naturally positioned so that you [...]
Many people spend hours each day sitting at a desk, and most office workers complain that at some point they are uncomfortable or even in pain as a result of their workspace and habits. Here are some easy tips for creating a more comfortable, ergonomic workstation. Upgrade your chair. You chair is the foundation of [...]
Ergonomic chairs are fabulous for helping you maintain good posture, as well as providing the best ergonomic adjustability for your specific body. A good ergonomic chair should let you adjust the height of the seat pan, the back support, the angle of the back support, and the arm rest height. Each adjustment is essential for [...]
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body, but it is also highly susceptible to injury. Pain and injury are frequently caused by repetitive motion and poor posture. Too often, computer users unconsciously sit in awkward positions instead of maintaining a natural, relaxed sitting position. This quickly leads to soreness and pain. Here [...]
Work-induced stress often results in physical aches and pain. What is often overlooked, however, is that physical stress and strain can add to our stressed state of mind, making matters worse. If you often come home from with headaches, back pain or more, it may be time to look at you physical comfort and evaluate [...]
What is RSI? I’ve spent some time talking about wrist pain and how it can be or develop into RSI. Today, I thought we’d look at what RSI is and how to avoid it in general. Repetitive Strain Injury, commonly referred to as RSI, is an injury to the muscles and nerves caused by one [...]
Are your days feeling too long? Are you tired and drained of energy before you even reach the end of a work day? While you should consider medical reasons for low energy, upgrading to ergonomic tools can help prevent spending your energy on muscle strain and pain. Here are a few tips that have helped [...]
What is RSI? RSI is a repetitive stress injury and is exactly what it sounds like: an injury caused by repetitive, straining motions or movements. Many musicians and even typists suffer from RSI, and most commonly carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) found in the wrists. There are several warning signs of RSI, including muscle weakness, tingling, swelling, numbness, [...]
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