Is Your Work Area Ergonomically-Friendly?

If you suffer from chronic aches and pains, your office may be to blame. Here are some tips for making your workspace more ergonomic:

Proper sitting posture - Arrange your chair and desk, or even purchase replacements if necessary, so that your body can assume a comfortable 90-degree angle while seated, with both feet flat on the floor. The chair should be able to support both your lower back and your elbows.

Viewing angle - Once you know you are sitting in a healthy position, take note of your monitor height. Do you find yourself pointing your head downward or tilted up to read the display? If so, then you may end up with chronic neck problems from constantly hunching forward. Raise the monitor so that the top of the screen lines up with your eyes.

Adjustable keyboard support - Your office desk may be positioned too far from the body or the desk level may be too high for you to position your keyboard and mouse ergonomically. This awkward situation forces you to lean forward and may also encourage carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful work injury affecting the median the wrists and hands. A separate keyboard support that swings out from the desk can help you use your hands -- and your back -- more efficiently and comfortably.

Desk, tools and file cabinet reach - If you constantly have to bend or twist your body into all manner of contortions to fetch commonly-used tools or files, you are straining your body needlessly. Think about which objects you need to use most frequently, and position them close to your body. Other, less urgent items can be placed farther away.

Work Injury Treatment from Our Yorkville Chiropractor

If you do suffer from a work injury such as carpal tunnel syndrome, neck strain or backaches, visit our Yorkville chiropractor. We can prescribe spinal adjustments, massage, physical therapy or corrective exercises to get your body working again!

How ergonomic would you rate your current office setup?