Benefits of Ergonomic Keyboards {Productivity at Work}

Ergonomics is concerned with creating and arranging things so that our use is more efficient and injury free. Ergonomic keyboards were designed with these goals in minds – to increase efficiency or productivity while protecting from pain or injury. Upgrading your keyboard can help prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This can also help you increase your [...]

Office Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning Are you ready for spring cleaning?  Maybe you’re invigorated by the fresh air, maybe you’d rather play outside…either way, it’s still important to find (or make) time to get yourself organized. Clear Out the Clutter It may sound simple, but get rid of junk!  Throw away what you can and file the rest. [...]

Relieve Your Wrist and Hand Pain {Try an Ergonomic Keyboard}

Many computer users suffer from hand and wrist pain. In this series of posts, we first considered how to find quick relief from pain. Once you have treated the immediate pain, consider making some changes to keep it from returning. The two main culprits are your mouse and your keyboard. In this post, we will [...]

Relieve Your Hand and Wrist Pain {Try an Ergonomic Mouse}

Do you suffer from hand and wrist pain? This is a common complaint for anyone who spends hours on a computer. In this series of posts, we first considered how to find quick relief from pain. After helping relieve your discomfort, we will talk about the two main factors leading to your pain: your mouse [...]

Top Ergonomic Tools to Increase Productivity

When most people think about ergonomics they think about tools designed to keep them free from pain and injury while working or playing. While this is very true, ergonomics is about helping us be more productive and efficient as well. Here are some great ergonomic tools to increase productivity, while making life more comfortable and [...]

Typing the Ergonomic Way

Many computer users feel tired and sore after a work day. Some of this exhaustion is a result of working your muscles too hard all day while typing and sitting. Ergonomics is about minimizing the wear on your muscles (i.e. the amount of work your muscles have to do) and maximizing your comfort and productivity. [...]

Getting Organized in Small Spaces

Making a Do-able Resolution: Getting Organized One Step at a Time A few weeks ago, we started making do-able resolutions for work, such as getting your desk in order, your equipment set up in a helpful, ergonomic way, and establishing a good filing system for your papers and your email messages.  Rather than make huge [...]

Ergonomics Make A More Productive Workstation

Ergonomic products are designed to provide comfort, but did you also know they can increase your productivity? Here are a few easy, inexpensive fixes that can make your workstation more comfortable and your work hours more productive. Customize Your Chair – A good, ergonomic chair can provide comfort all day, restore wasted energy, and encourage [...]

Eliminate Shoulder Pain at Work

Do you suffer for shoulder pain after a day at work? Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints for computer users. Too often, we overwork our shoulder muscles by slouching or by holding our shoulders in a tensed, raised position. Instead of suffering quietly (or not so quietly) or taking another form of [...]

Getting Rid of Neck Pain

Does your neck ache at the end of the work day? These tips can help you find immediate relief today and establish healthy habits that will benefit you for years to come.