Laptops are great! They are portable and compact, easy to take anywhere. But laptop computers are just not designed to be ergonomic. At your home or office, you can add ergonomic tools or a docking station to improvement comfort, but this is practically impossible when you are on the road. Here are some guidelines for [...]
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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 [...]
Filed under: Category Health | Tags: ergonomic chair,keyboard tray,lumbar support,monitor riser,posture,shoulder pain,Tips by christy
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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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Tips for Avoiding & Relieving Back Pain Back pain is a common problem, especially after a long day at work. And since most people work at a desk and in a sitting position, back problems can either develop for those lucky enough not to have experienced it before or worsen an already persistent problem. There [...]
Filed under: Category Uncategorized | Tags: back pain,ergonomic chair,ergonomic tips,keyboard tray,posture by emily
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Laptop computers are just not designed to be ergonomic; they are portable and compact, but not comfortable. For good ergonomics, the keyboard and monitor have to be separated. But with a laptop, you have to choose between good hand posture and good neck posture. At your home or office, you can add ergonomic tools or [...]
Filed under: Category Home Business | Tags: back support,ergonomic keyboard,laptops,mini keyboard,posture by christy
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Are headaches a normal part of your work day? Many people experience headaches during the day or the way home from work. Although headaches have numerous causes, there are a few typical office “fixes” that can help with work-induced headaches. Computer headaches can often be traced to eye stain and muscle tension in the neck [...]
Filed under: Category Career, Health | Tags: headache,keyboard tray,lumbar support,monitor riser,posture,productivity,shoulder pain by christy
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Do you spend hours sitting in front of your computer? Many people assumed that sitting is a relaxing for the body; however, sitting for too long can strain your shoulders and back. The key to relaxing your muscles while sitting is to maintain good posture. Finding the right ergonomic chair can have an enormous impact [...]
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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 [...]
Filed under: Category Uncategorized | Tags: ergonomic chair,ergonomic keyboard,keyboard tray,lumbar support,mini keyboard,pain,posture,shoulder pain by emily
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Cubicle farms are pretty common fare these days because they maximize office space and minimize cost. Some people love ‘em, some hate ‘em, but we all have to survive ‘em. Instead of begrudging your cubicle, why not embrace what you do have and make the most of it? Tips for Surviving in a Cubicle Clear [...]
Filed under: Category Business, Health | Tags: cubicles,mini keyboards,posture,white noise,workstation design by emily
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