Proper Workplace Ergonomics

Just because your job doesn't take you hundreds of feet off the ground, and you don't work with heavy equipment, it doesn't mean that you still can't get injured. If you sit at a desk all day at work and you don't practice proper workplace ergonomics, you can still injure yourself on the job. Back pain, neck pain, shoulder issues, and visual issues are all common in people who work at a desk. Our chiropractor at Full Body Rejuvenation Center in Lithonia, GA, can diagnose and treat your discomfort.

To avoid a potential work injury from occurring, there are a few steps that you should take.

Adjust Your Chair

When you are sitting in your chair at work, you should make sure that it is at the right height so that your feet rest on the floor. If your legs aren't long enough to reach the floor, you should put them on a step stool. If your chair has lumbar support, make sure that it is adjusted to give you ample back support. If your chair doesn't have a lumbar adjustment, you should put a pillow behind your lower back.

Organize Your Desk Accordingly

You should keep any objects that you often use within reach on your desk. If you are continually stretching to reach these objects, you can end up straining your back or your neck.

Use a Headset

If you spend a lot of your time on the phone, you should consider using a headset. This is especially true if you need to write or type while on the phone. If you cradle the phone between your neck and shoulder, it can quickly result in chronic pain.

Use a Wrist Pad

The best way to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome from typing all day is to keep your palms level with the keyboard, and your wrists straight. The best way to do this is to place a wrist pad in front of your keyboard. This will protect your wrists while typing. It also makes typing more comfortable.

Adjust Your Screen

When working at the computer, you should make sure that your screen is at eye level. If you need to look up or down to see the screen properly, it will result in neck pain. You should also keep the computer screen at a reasonable distance from your face. If you keep the monitor too close, it can result in eye strain and visual disturbances.

Take a Break

While working, you should take a break once every hour. If possible, get up from your desk and take a quick walk. If you cannot leave your desk, look away from the computer for a few minutes every hour and stretch your legs, back, and shoulders while at your desk.

Schedule an Appointment Today!

If you don't follow proper workplace ergonomics, you can experience pain in your neck, back, shoulders, and wrists. If you are experiencing this type of pain, you should make an appointment with Full Body Rejuvenation Center in Lithonia. Our chiropractor can create a treatment plan to help treat the pain related to your work injury. After your first visit with us, you should start feeling some relief. You can schedule an appointment with us by calling 770-731-8070 today!