Ergonomic Wrist Positioning When Typing and Mousing: Why It Matters and How to Do It If you spend a lot of time working on a computer, there is a chance that you have experienced discomfort in your hands, wrists, or arms at some point. These symptoms can be caused by repetitive motions, awkward postures, or…

Sitting in an office chair for extended periods of time can cause strain and discomfort, particularly in the lower back. This is especially true if you’re sitting in an office chair that doesn’t provide adequate lumbar back support and are seated for long periods of time. Having adequate lumbar support is essential for maintaining good…

Headrests on Office Chairs: Why They Matter for Ergonomic Comfort   When it comes to setting up an ergonomic workspace, most people focus on the chair, desk, and monitor, but one important feature that is often overlooked is the headrest on the office chair. A good headrest can make a big difference in your overall…

Blue light blocking, blue light filtering, or blue blocking lenses are currently available from online stores to local boutiques. They are stylish and price ranges can be fairly affordable. Ads are marketing all sorts of benefits. This includes reduced eye fatigue when using computers or other digital devices, improved sleep quality, prevention of dry eyes,…

When we are completing physical activities, our bodies move in such a way to get the job done. But just because our bodies can move a certain way, does not always mean that we should continue to make it happen. Let’s take lifting, for example. If a box is needed to be lifted from the…

Considering our general adult population, there is a wide range of heights. The average height for an American man is 5”9” and 5’4” for women. However, the average height of a standard desk has less of a range, which is 28 – 30” tall, which is for someone who is 5’10” to 6’2”. It is…

Finding the right solution for your workspace comes with quite a few questions. Such as which office chair and is a standing desk necessary? Another item to consider is the monitor. Curved monitors were first introduced in 2014. The use of curved monitors is on the rise. Global shipments rose to 15.6 million in 2021…

With all the marketing campaigns and constant new ergonomic products, it is tough to quickly know this answer. After all, it wasn’t too long ago that the popular ad, “Sitting is the Smoking” was all the buzz. So, let’s break this down a little more.    Anatomy  For a long evolutionary history, humans have had…

Tennis elbow is a condition where the tendons in your elbow become inflamed and painful, oftentimes from repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. Other studies suggest that there isn’t an exact cause of tennis elbow.  About 2% of the population have tennis elbow. The symptoms are most common in people between the ages of…

Chronic injuries to your muscular and skeletal system due to unsafe body mechanics and positioning or repetitive motions are considered musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s). These types of disorders show up in the ergonomic world a fair amount of time. Our goal is to prevent these disorders from happening so you can live a happier and healthier…