Office Ergonomics: Your How-to Guide

Understanding office ergonomics and arranging your workspace accordingly can help you feel good throughout the workday.

If your work involves sitting at a desk, discomfort doesn’t have to be part of the job. You may be able to avoid some of the health problems associated with seated work, such as neck and back pain and sore wrists and shoulders, by using proper office ergonomics. Chair height, equipment spacing and desk posture all make a difference.

Use this guide to ease stress on your body, protect your joints and help you stay comfortable as you work.

Chair

Choose a chair that supports your spine. Adjust the height of the chair so that your feet rest flat on the floor. Or use a footrest so your thighs are parallel to the floor. If the chair has armrests, position them so your arms sit gently on the armrests with your elbows close to your body and your shoulders relaxed.

Keep reading this article on Mayo Clinic.