How are you sitting right now? Spend a moment thinking about your current posture. Are you sitting up straight, or slouching? A “neutral,” ergonomic typing posture is all about minimizing the amount of work required by your muscles. Doesn’t that sound relaxing? The best tool for helping you maintain good posture is a well-adjusted, ergonomic [...]
Avoiding & Relieving Back Pain The majority of office workers experience back pain at some point because of long hours sitting at a desk. While there are several work-related causes, the main culprits tend to be poor posture and non-ergonomic equipment. Try these tips for fast relief and future prevention. Apply heat to get relief from [...]
Everyone wants to get more out of their day, but it takes a plan and discipline to make it happen. Don’t lose hours of work to distractions. Try these very practical tips to reduce distractions and improve your productivity. Fix your posture. Do you know how much energy is wasted through poor posture? A neutral [...]
Many computer workers complain of back, shoulder, and neck pain. These types of pains can be surprising since computer users are usually at a desk all day long- they don’t expect to suffer work-related injuries. Interestingly, it’s because they sit at a desk that they are experiencing this kind of pain. Tips for Back, Shoulder, [...]
It’s not glamorous, but shoulder pain is a common problem for millions, and notably among computer users. You may frequently think of aching backs as the most common desk-related injury, but a related issue is an aching neck and shoulders. Today we’ll focus on the shoulders and how to avoid and manage shoulder-related pain. Tips [...]
What is RSI? Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are damaged muscles and nerves caused by repetitive, straining motion. In an office setting, the most common form of RSI is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in the wrists often associated with typing and poor posture. Warning signs of developing RSI include muscle weakness, tingling, swelling, numbness, and burning. [...]
As my work has required more time at a computer, I have found myself struggling with sore, tired shoulders. Most of the pain is caused by poor posture or overworking the muscles. Here are some of the tips that helped relieve the pain in my neck and shoulders. Relax the muscles with heat. Hot compresses [...]
Do you feel back pain after a day of work? Many people are spending their entire day in chairs that do not provide enough support for their body. Switching to a good, ergonomic chair can help relieve pain and keep you from possible injury. Choosing an ergonomic chair. Here are a few guidelines to help [...]
It’s one thing to want more out of your day and quite another to make a plan to get it. Good intentions are great, but a plan is even better. In terms of productivity, it’s essential that you have game plan to reclaim those hours frittered away to distraction, as well as some ergonomic principles [...]
As I look at my to-do today, I am definitely thinking about ways to improve my productivity, because I can’t possibly get everything done. As my days are getting busier, I have working on new habits for productivity and efficiency. Some of these changes have required some serious discipline, but I have already begun to [...]
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