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.

1928 Film From MIT About Posture

This is a very interesting silent 1928 film from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology about the importance of good posture.

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! 

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