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Stiff wrists. Tingling fingers. Eye strain. A persistent ache in your neck and shoulder areas. A sore lower back.
Working at a desk on a computer can do a number on your body. Especially if you’re putting in a lot of hours each day performing repetitive actions in the same place—like typing on a laptop or using a mouse.
Repeat work actions can increase your chances of suffering a repetitive strain injury, or RSI. RSI injuries occur from excessive use of specific muscles, tendons or nerves, and can manifest themselves in many ways. A simmering, burning sensation in your wrists when you type, weakness when you raise your upper arms, cramping in your legs, numb fingers.
RSI injuries can be debilitating and may require a long recovery time of reduced usage of the affected area, to be free of symptoms. This can impact your work productivity and performance significantly.
One way to avoid RSI injuries? Set yourself up in an ergonomically correct work area. Not only does this help you maintain good posture, it can reduce the risk of physical strain, injury and discomfort while working.
One of the most significant benefits of an ergonomically correct workspace is that it reduces physical strain and discomfort. Poor posture, inadequate lighting, and improper placement of equipment can cause discomfort and pain, and may even lead to long-term health problems.
An ergonomic workspace design considers several factors:
Good posture is essential for maintaining good health. When you sit in a comfortable, ergonomic position, you are less likely to hunch over your keyboard or slouch in your chair.
This can help to limit the risk of back, neck, and shoulder pain, which can impact your work (and make you miserable.)
A quality chair can help here, for sure. But so too can making sure your feet are planted well on the ground in front of you, your arms are supported, and you aren’t angling your wrists at an awkward raised angle to clack away on your keys.
An ergonomic workspace can also increase your productivity. When you are sitting in a comfortable and supportive position, you are more likely to be able to concentrate and be productive.
You can get into a state of flow, when time slips away while you’re working due to deep focus on the task at hand.
You will also less likely need to step away from your work area too often. While it’s smart to take breaks to stretch or relieve discomfort, if you’re not comfortable in your setting, your mind won’t be fully engaged with your work.
When you are sitting in a comfortable and supportive position, you are less likely to experience repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome or tennis elbow.
You are also less likely to suffer from back, neck, or shoulder pain, which can be caused by poor posture or sitting in an uncomfortable position for long periods of time.
When you are sitting in a comfortable and supportive position, you are less likely to experience repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome or tennis elbow.
You are also less likely to suffer from back, neck, or shoulder pain, which can be caused by poor posture or sitting in an uncomfortable position for long periods of time.
The good news is it doesn’t take too much time or money to set up your workstation for ergonomic benefits. Take a few hours to make these changes to your space.
At the end of the day, your work productivity is directly connected to the comfort of your work area. Don’t hesitate to make adjustments to your work spaces as needed so it can meet your needs, and you can crush your goals.
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