Are you molded into an office chair for 8+ hours a day? If so you may be feeling some back pain, swelling, numbness, and fatigue in multiple parts of your body. I myself can start feeling some back pain late in the day, half the time I think it's due to my wallet when I forget to remove it, however I've also been known to have some pretty bad posture. So if you are having some of those symptoms listed above, continue reading, I've put in some good tips for your computer workstation ergonomics from OSHA.
- Hands, wrists, and forearms are straight, in-line and roughly parallel to the floor.
- Head is level or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced. Generally it is in-line with the torso.
- Shoulders are relaxed and upper arms hang normally at the side of the body.
- Elbows stay in close to the body and are bent between 90 and 120 degrees.
- Feet are fully supported by the floor or a footrest may be used if the desk height is not adjustable.
- Back is fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly.
- Thighs and hips are supported by a well-padded seat and generally parallel to the floor.
- Knees are about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly forward.
Of course there is a ton of information on this topic. If you would like to read further just click the link below and you're all set.
Have a great day,
Trevor
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