| One of the most important things you can do if | | | | Secondly, if your monitor can be adjusted up and |
| you spend much time at your desk in front of a | | | | down, you want to position the monitor in a way |
| computer is create an ergonomic work | | | | so that you are looking straight ahead at it. You |
| environment. If you do not have an ergonomic | | | | do not want to be either looking up or looking |
| environment setup, you will not only be | | | | down at the monitor. If your monitor isn't |
| uncomfortable, you could develop serious | | | | positioned correctly, it can cause neck pain and |
| problems like carp tunnel syndrome. | | | | headaches due to eye strain. |
| Three main factors come into play when talking | | | | The third and final thing we will cover in this article |
| about an ergonomic work environment. The first | | | | is your keyboard and mouse. You want your |
| is your desk chair. Your chair should properly | | | | keyboard and mouse to be placed so they are in |
| support your back, arms and neck while you are | | | | a comfortable position. Before looking into the |
| in the typing position. If your chair doesn't allow | | | | ergonomic keyboards and mice, try adjusting |
| this you may want to look into an ergonomic | | | | what you already have so they are in a |
| chair. While these can be rather expensive, they | | | | comfortable position. If you still experience |
| are well worth the cost in the long run. | | | | discomfort, several manufacturers have |
| The second thing is your computer monitor. You | | | | ergonomic keyboards and mice all ranging in price. |
| want to position your monitor on your desk | | | | In summation, following these three simple takes |
| where the letters are easy to read while you are | | | | will help you create an ergonomic work |
| sitting in your chair properly ( You are not leaning | | | | environment and eliminate the constant |
| up to read a web page or type an email). | | | | readjusting trying to get comfortable. |