Ergonomics

10 Best Laptop Setups

spine-health — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:53:07 -0700

In this day and age many people use their laptop as their primary computer, so it’s important to have it setup correctly in order to avoid back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal injuries or strains. The problem is that laptop computers are designed with portability in mind rather than sound ergonomic principles.

29 Best Travel Tips for Your Aching Back

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:17:09 -0700

Traveling is hard on our joints, muscles and nerves for two main reasons: 1) it requires us to use our bodies in ways they're not used to, such as hoisting luggage over our heads into the bin and yanking it off the moving baggage claim, and 2) it requires us to sit still for long periods, often in a cramped space. No wonder people with back pain and other types of pain avoid travel whenever possible.

5 Tips for Flying Back Pain Free

Greg — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:11:03 -0700

With spring break around the corner, and travel season looming, many people with chronic back pain aren't looking forward to vacation; they're worried about how to manage the pain associated with a long flight.

How to Power Nap at Work

spine-health — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:52:34 -0700

What do Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison all have in common? They've all made important contributions to the advancement of mankind, they're all distinguished in their respective fields, and they were all avid power nappers.

More and more employees are spending a significant part of their afternoon staring blankly at the computer screen, or pinching themselves to stay awake during an afternoon staff meeting.

The Ultimate in Multi-Tasking - Lose Weight While Working at Your Desk

spine-health — Tue, 29 May 2007 18:48:49 -0700

If it works, this could be the best weight loss invention yet - the ability to easily burn almost 120 extra calories per hour while working at your computer.

Top 12 Tips for Buying a New Mattress

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:12:59 -0700

Any mattress that helps you sleep comfortably and wake up feeling refreshed, without pain and stiffness, is the best mattress for you. There is no single mattress that works for all people. You should choose the mattress that provides adequate support and meets your standards for comfort and allows you to get a good night's sleep.

Unusual Office Chair Solutions

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:29:35 -0700

Many people feel very uncomfortable in their office chair. And there are lots of good office chair reviews if you're looking for a new option. But what if the problem is not your specific office chair but the fact that you're sitting on one at all? If this may be true for you, then here are some office chair alternatives to consider.