| Posture is really important in preventing spinal | | | | different muscle groups to avoid overuse. |
| injury and back problems, but when you are | | | | - Give eyes a break by closing them momentarily, |
| sitting at a desk all day, it can be difficult to | | | | gazing at a distant object and blinking frequently. |
| maintain the proper posture needed to prevent | | | | - Proper exercises are a complement to a |
| back injury. | | | | complete office ergonomics program. Consult with |
| | | | | us to select appropriate exercises. |
| To prevent backaches and spinal injury, not only | | | | Choosing the right office chair is an investment |
| do you have to sit with good posture at all times, | | | | in the health of your back, shoulders and neck. |
| but your office chair also has to be at a certain | | | | Sitting for long hours in a cheap office chair will |
| height to the computer desk as well as a | | | | cause problems later and then that means to the |
| certain distance away. | | | | more expense in visits to the physio or |
| | | | | chiropractor later on. |
| Posture - Activity - Exercise | | | | |
| | | | | Selecting the right office chair ensures your |
| - Maintain proper posture, paying careful attention | | | | safety and comfort is an important part of |
| to positioning of head, neck/spine, arms/wrists, | | | | shopping for office chairs. |
| hips/thighs and feet. Basically, ensure the small of | | | | |
| your back is supported, your shoulders relaxed | | | | An office chair needs to be functional as well as |
| (not slumped, not elevated), and that there is no | | | | adding to the overall appearance of your office. |
| pressure under your thighs. | | | | |
| - Alternate between different postures on a | | | | As people spend countless hours in their chairs at |
| regular basis. | | | | work. Comfortable, well designed chairs can, on |
| - When keyboarding, use minimum force while | | | | the other hand help ensure that you have a |
| striking the keys. | | | | happy and productive office staff. |
| - Keep a neutral position, where the forearms, | | | | |
| wrists and hands are in a straight line. | | | | Remember that your back, your feet, and your |
| - Avoid awkward reaching for work tools such as | | | | posture are going to be affected by your chair, |
| telephone, mouse and reference materials. | | | | and the decision of whether this effect will be |
| - Avoid resting elbows, forearms or wrists on | | | | positive or negative is completely up to you. An |
| hard surfaces or sharp edges. | | | | investment in a good chair will provide you with |
| - Take frequent mini-breaks throughout the day | | | | comfort, stability in your posture and result in you |
| to give muscles and joints a chance to rest and | | | | being more productive because you're |
| recover. | | | | comfortable! |
| - Alternate between work activities which use | | | | |