Office Ergonomics

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Ben Parr — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:07:25 -0700

July 21, 2008
by: Sylvia Marten

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Office Chair: Choosing the Right Ergonomic Office Chair

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:29 -0800

Can Too Much Texting Lead to Neck Pain and Shoulder Pain?

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Additional Office Chair Advice

Ben Parr — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:44:21 -0800

No matter how comfortable you are in your office chair, prolonged static posture is not good for your back and is a common contributor to back problems and muscle strain. Try to remember to stand, stretch and walk for at least a minute or two every half hour. Even a quick stretch or some minimal movement – such as walking to the water cooler or bathroom – will help.

Identifying Incorrect Posture

Ben Parr — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:06:36 -0800

The first step in improving posture is to identify what needs improvement by examining one’s own posture throughout the day, such as sitting in an office chair, carrying objects, or standing in line. At regular intervals during the day, take a moment to make a mental note of posture and back support. This should be done through the normal course of a day to best identify which times and positions tend to result in poor posture. Some people find it easier to ask someone else to observe their posture and make comments or suggestions.

Workplace Injuries and Ergonomics Article Index

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:31 -0800

In-depth articles on preventing workplace injuries with proper lifting technique, workplace ergonomics and ergonomic office chairs for good posture and back support

Workplace Ergonomics and Office Chairs

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:30 -0800

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Work Ergonomics: Minimize Back Injuries

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:30 -0800

Prevent back injury

There are certain basic ergonomic guidelines that may help an employee avoid back pain or back injury:

Office Chair: How to Reduce Back Pain?

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:30 -0800

Ergonomics of the Workplace: Overview

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:30 -0800

Back injuries at work

Back pain is one of the most common work-related injuries and is often caused by ordinary work activities such as sitting in an office chair or heavy lifting. Applying ergonomic principles - the study of the workplace as it relates to the worker - can help prevent work-related back pain and back injury and help maintain a healthy back.

Simple Office Chair Stretch

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:29 -0800

The continuous forward leaning posture many people adopt while sitting in an office chair has serious consequences for more than just the back and spinal column. It also places a burden on the internal organ systems, digestive system, and lungs when the front of the body is compressed by hunching forward for long periods of time².

Types of Back Support and Ergonomic Office Chairs

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:29 -0800

While the spine can maintain a natural curvature without lower back support provided by the seatback, the natural tendency for most people when sitting for a long period is to slouch forward. This slouching posture pushes the lower back out, so that the natural inward curve goes in the opposite direction—outward toward the chair—straining the structures in the lower back.

Office Chair: Ergonomic Chair Alternatives to Traditional Office Chairs

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:29 -0800

As an alternative to the more traditional office chair, new styles of ergonomic chairs have been designed to try to create good support, comfort and promote good posture. These chairs may take a little getting used to, but typically become very comfortable over time. Use of these types of ergonomic chairs can be very beneficial for some people with lower back pain or discomfort.

Office Chair Set Up

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:29 -0800

Many office workers spend thousands of hours sitting in an office chair at their desk, so there is a great deal of opportunity for their sitting posture to either continuously help the back or hurt it.

The following four points are important to help support the back, neck and shoulders when setting up an office chair and computer (See Figure 2 for an illustration):

Office Chair Back Support

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:29 -0800

Office Chair Advice

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:29 -0800

Office chair posture

For most people, it is quite a challenge to maintain good posture while sitting in an office chair and working for long hours in front of a computer. In fact, a surprising number of people sit at the front of their office chair and hunch forward in an attempt to get closer to their computer screen.

Ergonomic Office Chairs and Back Support— Patients Share Advice

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:29 -0800

Adjusting my desk height and chair style helped my low back pain

I do database development work 8-10 hours a day and many times sit for 3-4 hours at a stretch. In the past I would very often perch up on the front of the chair seat or have my legs folded up under the seat. I began to experience significant lower back pain and the circulation through my legs seemed to be cut off.
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