06/30/2023
💡TIP: Do this to avoid aches & pains from sitting all day
You already know how important it is to stretch, get up and move around every hour to keep your muscles happy.
🪑But there’s something even MORE important… something that a LOT of us overlook.
Instead of trying to mold your body to fit your workspace, mold your workspace to fit YOU.
The fact is, you can get used to things being a little “off” when you’re focused on a screen.
Maybe you:
✅Slouch forward to get close to your screen so you can see it better
✅Sit with your legs crossed because your seat is too tall or too short for you
✅Lean on one elbow while you type because your back isn’t supported
And then when you stand up, your back hurts and your walk is more of a hobble – or your neck is so stiff you can’t even look over your shoulder!
Every day you head into your offer, do a quick “workspace checkup.”
Make sure your chair fits your body.
Your legs should fit comfortably under your desk (with space for your feet).
Your screen should be directly in front of you, about an arm’s length away, with the top of the screen at about eye level (or slightly below). If you wear bifocals, you’ll probably want to drop the monitor another 2-3 inches.
Keep items you use a lot nearby so you’re not constantly bending & reaching.
If you do a lot of repetitive tasks or use a mouse, train yourself to switch hands occasionally, or use a tracking ball!
Use a speaker or headset if you’re on the phone
These steps can help prevent some of those aches and pains (but still make sure you get up and move around every hour!). 💪
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REFERENCE:
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/office-ergonomics/art-20046169
