Proper Ergonomics At Your Work Station
With a significant percentage of the population sitting during previous decades, due to school, and now working at desks with computer stations for a significant part of their day, there are an increasing numbers in musculoskeletal injuries, pain and discomforts. According to The Department of Health and Human Services, if workplaces adhered to the governmental standards set forth in the current OSHA guidelines, over 3 million musculoskeletal injuries would be prevented each year. 7 out of 10 office workers suffer from ergonomic related discomfort.
Whether you have returned back to your physical office for work, or have been working from your kitchen counter due to the pandemic, you may find that you are uncomfortable during work and long beyond the end of your work day. It is difficult to relax when you are experiencing pain and discomfort due to improper posture and habits while you work.
You may find that improving your work station, incorporating some gentle stretches, practicing a few healthy habits and getting regular chiropractic care will help you be more focused and productive during both your work day as well as during your recreational activities.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN IMPROPER ERGONOMICS CAUSE?
If you experience any of the following, you may be suffering from poor workplace habits:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Neck pain
Back pain
Sciatica
Headaches
Numbness or tingling in extremities
Shoulder pain, or pain between the shoulder blades
IS MY WORK STATION SET UP PROPERLY?
The elbows should be able to be bent at 90 degrees, with the wrists staying straight while using the keyboard.
Knees should be close to 90 degrees, with feet flat on a solid surface.
Monitor height needs to be adjustable to allow the entire screen to be seen with no more than 60 degrees downward eye angle. Monitor distance ranges from 20-40 inches from eyes to monitor.
One of the most important functions that a well-made chair can perform is to alleviate pressure on the lumbar discs. At best, a sitting position in neutral posture, with appropriate foot and arm support, relieves the most pressure on the discs possible while sitting down.
Consider alternatives to a sitting desk, such as a standing desk.
DO YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL ERGONOMIC EVALUATION?
After we receive your completed self-assessment, we will provide you with customized recommendations for your work-station. You will be provided with many resources to help set up your work environment for optimal productivity and comfort. This will include:
A complete set of guidelines to set up your ideal workstation step by step
A easy to follow video tutorial of proper posture while working
Recommended stretches to relax the muscles that often become tight during a sitting job
Suggestions to ensure optimal performance while working, and minimal discomfort when performing other activities.
CHIROPRACTIC AND ERGONOMICS
Even if your workstation is set up with perfect ergonomic precision, studies show more than 5 hours of work without taking a breaks, inadequate stretching, and minimal hydration vastly increases the incidents of injury. Schedule with one of our doctors who specialize in detecting and correcting spinal misalignments which lead to pressure on the nervous system.
