A good chunk of the population of the United States works daily sitting at a computer in an office. Having your workspace adjusted properly by the desk, chair, and monitor height is vital to remaining comfortable throughout the day and healthy overall.
Here are some basic recommendations from the office of Dr. Jason Kaster, D.C.
- The top of the monitor screen should be about eye level.
- Place the keyboard exactly in line with the monitor to avoid turning your neck for prolonged periods of time.
- Keep frequently used items such as the mouse or phone near to avoid repetitive reaching.
- A wrist rest may be used in front of the keyboard or mouse to rest your wrists.
- If you need to type while on the telephone, use a speakerphone, headphones or headset instead of cradling the phone receiver between your shoulder and neck.
- Keep your shoulders relaxed, elbows bent at 90 degrees and wrists straight when using your keyboard.
- This may mean moving your keyboard to a lower surface than the computer itself.
- Put a box or footrest under your feet or lower your chair to make sure that your legs and back are properly supported.
- For those who are on the go, the lightweight portability of laptop computers allows easy access to the cyber world. Whether you are a student moving around campus, a business person on the go or just have a laptop for convenience, consider the following tips.
- With your feet flat on the floor, place the laptop on your lap to help keep your wrists straight while typing. An empty two-to-three inch binder with the wider edge toward your knees will create an angle that will keep your wrists straight and maximize the height of the screen.
- Clean the screen frequently as dust can make it difficult to read and may cause eyestrain.
- When carrying your laptop in a case, reduce the weight by removing unnecessary items such as drivers, battery packs, cable, etc. A case with a padded shoulder strap is best for carrying a heavy load or invest in a wheeled case.
- Take micro-pauses every 30 minutes. Prolonged sitting, typing, and mousing without breaks can fatigue forearm postural muscles, causing you to slouch. If there are days when you need to do a lot of computer work, take a few seconds to change position, stand up, walk or stretch.
- If you can, take a moment and enjoy being outside.
These tips can help you feel better, more energized, and have less back, neck, hip, and wrist pain!
Along with proper office work etiquette, regular chiropractic adjustments can go a long way towards preserving your health and wellness. Give the office of Dr. Kaster a call to set up your next appointment!
Chiropractor | Nutritionist in Ft Myers, FL.
Chiropractic care is a safe, alternative treatment when applied appropriately. Chiropractic treatments help in dealing with the symptoms of many conditions. Are you going to wait for your symptoms to be felt, or are you going to prevent it as soon as possible?
Dr. Jason B. Kaster, a chiropractor, and nutritionist in Fort Myers can help you and your family achieve their optimal health.
239-332-2555