Tips for Making Your Work Space More Ergonomic

Last time we talked about timeless ergonomic principles for setting up an ergonomic work station, as well as some ergonomic tools for meeting those principles.  The basic premise is to minimize movement and strain and maximize productivity by reducing distraction.  I supplied some tips and tools for setting up an ideal work station.  Today, I [...]

Tips for Setting Up an Ergonomic Work Station {even if you’re in a cubicle!}

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 [...]

What Is Neutral Posture & How to Achieve It

The Importance of Staying Neutral Staying neutral at work is essential in avoiding work-related injuries and strains.  But other than avoiding conflict, what does staying neutral really mean? Too often we don’t even think about how we’re sitting or physically performing tasks at work.  The sad result is that we can suffer from aches and [...]

Ergonomics Help Relieve Wrist and Hand Pain

Do you experience wrist pain from working at your computer? Try these tips to find immediately relief from pain and to prevent further discomfort or injury. Fast Relief from Pain Use a wrist splint. Look for a good wrist splint that keeps your hand and wrist straight and flat. Many people flex their wrists at [...]

How to Make Your Workstation Ergonomic

Working in an ergonomic workstation is essential for health, productivity, and efficiency no matter what your job.  Whether you’re a 9-5 cubicle dweller, a professional blogger, a gamer, work-from-homer, or even a student, having the right and best resources can transform an unproductive work space to a haven of get-it-done! Case in point- one reader [...]

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 [...]

The Ergonomic Importance of Staying Neutral

The Importance of Staying Neutral This morning I was doing my Shred and heard Jillian say for the 500th time to keep my neck in a neutral position while supporting it for sit-ups.  This caught my attention for two reasons: 1) I am bad about over-zealously pulling on my neck when doing sit-ups for extra [...]

Wrist Rests {Are You Using Yours Correctly?}

Wrist rests are frequently used but rarely implemented correctly, thus adding more injury than benefit.  Take a few minutes to check if you are using your wrist rest properly. The Benefits of a Wrist Rest Ergonomic wrist rests are designed to improve and maintain good posture and positioning for your wrists and hands. Wrist rests: * [...]

Guilt-free Shopping {for Yourself!}

What are giving yourself for Christmas? We can’t give you advice on diamonds or cars, and besides, that doesn’t exactly fit the guiltless part of the title.  What we can give you is advice about what you really need and why you should treat yourself to some computing comfort. Guilt-free Gifts First, there is little [...]

Tips for Better Keyboarding

Are your shoulders sore after a day at your computer? Do your hands or wrists ache when you spend too much time at your keyboard? Here are a few tips to help you stay healthier and pain-free while typing. Confirm proper keyboard placement. Your keyboard should sit flat on a surface, or even better, at [...]