Sitting at a desk all day can cause musculoskeletal mayhem

A new survey reveals that 74 percent of office workers experience pain a few times a week or more while sitting at their desks. Additionally, more 70 percent of respondents endured back pain and more than half felt eyestrain or headaches in the last 3 years. Nearly 10 percent of workers, meanwhile, experience pain all day long while sitting at their desks.

The survey, “Comfort in the Workplace,” examined the ergonomic habits of full-time employees and their exposure to painful musculoskeletal disorders such as tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Being in control of your workspace equipment

How you feel at the end of your work day depends greatly on how you've worked. You can go home with aches and pains from your daily routine without being part of the loading dock crew or other labor intensive job.

It's sometimes hard to get sympathy for your aching arm, back or wrist when your job consists of jockeying a desk and keyboard all day. Truth is you're just as susceptible to bodily injury as they guy lifting, moving and stacking boxes for a living.

The abusing repetitive movements of a "desk job" accumulate slowly and silently over time, usually surfacing once the damage occurs. This is especially true with neck and upper extremity disorders. If your career path is reached by the seat of your pants, workspace ergonomics plays an important part in the longevity you can expect in your chosen profession.

Most often it is an equipment or accessory solution that is most effective for a specific ergonomic correction. A graphics designer wrangles mostly with their mouse and video monitor placement to achieve a proper sitting and working posture. This person would benefit most from a flexible monitor arm and a swivel mouse platform to ease the positioning problem encountered doing constant cut and paste operations.  

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This blog is sponsored by ErgoBack, a company committed to providing ergonomically designed products including chairs and desks for the home/&office. We believe promoting ergonomic health in people's everyday lives is an important part of keeping individuals happy and healthy. Visit our online store at www.ErgoBack.com for the best deals on ergonomic chairs, desk, computer stations, and more.

Office Chairs For Big & Tall Office Workers

Most office chairs sold today are designed for people who weigh under 275 pounds. At many offices however, there are heavier people and taller than average people who are forced into using inappropriate chairs because no one realizes there are chairs designed for individuals who are up to 7' tall and/or weigh up to 500 lbs.

The Big & Tall BTC16800 office chair is the ultimate in ergonomic comfort for office workers who are up to 7' tall or weigh up to 500 lbs.

At $2,150.00, this chair cost more than the chairs sold at places like Office Max, Staples, and Walmart but it is well worth the money. First, chairs sold at office supply stores and department stores frequently last two years or so before breaking down. A good quality office chair will last an average of 10-12 years and when you pro-rate the cost, you will see the savings.

If you are an office manager -- consider how much a less-than-productive employee costs. Uncomfortable employees can't give their best to the company. Plus, it is a company's obligation to provide employees a safe work environment no matter what their height or weight. Remember, injuries that can be attributed to poor office ergonomic setup can range from simple discomfort to disabling ailments that have to be remedied by a physician and/or surgery

About Us

This blog is sponsored by ErgoBack, a company committed to providing ergonomically designed products including chairs and desks for the home/&office. We believe promoting ergonomic health in people's everyday lives is an important part of keeping individuals happy and healthy. Visit our online store at www.ErgoBack.com for the best deals on ergonomic chairs, desk, computer stations, and more.

The Dangers Of Poor Sitting Posture

We love this infographic from breathing.com. Most people know that poor posture leads to back problems but who knew poor posture would lead to  reduced blood flow to the heart and trouble breathing? If this doesn't make you sit up straight--nothing will! 

About Us

This blog is sponsored by ErgoBack, a company committed to providing ergonomically designed products including chairs and desks for the home/&office. We believe promoting ergonomic health in people's everyday lives is an important part of keeping individuals happy and healthy. Visit our online store at www.ErgoBack.com for the best deals on ergonomic chairs, desk, computer stations, and more.