Office Ergonomics

Daily office work takes its toll on your body

(HealthDayNews) -- Office workers' most common aches and pains involve their hands, wrists, necks, shoulders, backs, arms and legs.

The U.S. government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers these tips:

  • Adjust your chair to fit your body.
  • Sit with your shoulders relaxed, thighs parallel to the floor, and feet flat on the floor.
  • Shift your position often and take frequent rest breaks.
  • Exercise by gently stretching your fingers, arms, and shoulders.
  • Use a document holder at eye level.
  • Put the keyboard at elbow level and hold your wrists straight while typing.
  • Place the mouse next to the keyboard and move your whole arm to operate the mouse.
  • Rest your hands in your lap when not typing.
  • Organize your desk so that the items you use most often are within a 14- to 18-inch reach.
  • Place your computer monitor directly in front of you 18-24 inches away, with the top just below eye level.

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