Silver and Gold Magazine Fall 2014 | Page 5

OMNI FOOT & CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC BURLINGTON LOCATION: Burlington Professional Centre 3155 Harvester Rd., Suite 103 905-333-8555 www.omniclinic.ca MILTON LOCATION: OMNI Health and Rehab Centre 310 Main Street E., Suite 108 905-876-8885 www.omniclinic.ca Sedentary Lives Are a Pain! Statistics Canada reports that Canadian adults aged 18 to 79 spend an average of nearly 10 waking hours per day sedentary (not including sleep). This means that between 60 and 70 per cent of our waking time is spent being sitting down! Much of this time is due to increased computer work. 1 8 2 6 3 7 4 Ergonomic Desk Setup Workstation set ups will vary according to the particular desk style, monitor, tray mount or other accessories used. Sitting behind a desk for hours every day can trigger weight gain, muscle tension and imbalances, poor posture and pain; therefore it’s important to get up and stretch often. These ideal settings tips will also ensure that your time sitting at the computer prevents future injuries – and will even help you to be more productive. 5 Ideal Settings 1 Your monitor should be set at a height so that your neck will be straight. 2 Your elbow joints should be at about 90 degrees, with the arms hanging naturally at the sides. 3 Keep your hands in line with the forearms, so the wrists are straight, not bending up, down or to either side. If at any point in time you begin to feel pain or discomfort, please contact us at Omni Foot & Chiropractic Clinic as soon as possible; we offer free consultations and our team of professionals can advise you whether treatment is necessary, or if your condition simply warrants a change of posture! 4 Thighs should be roughly parallel to the floor, with your feet flat on the floor or footrest. We’re Looking After Your Health! 5 If necessary, use a footrest to support your feet. 6 Your chair should be fully adjustable (i.e. for seat height, backrest height and seat pan tilt, and, preferably, armrests). It should have a well formed lumbar (lower back) support to help maintain the lumbar curve. 7 There should be enough space to use the mouse. Use a wrist rest or armrest so that your wrist is straight and your arm muscles are not overworked. 8 Use an adjustable document holder to hold source documents at the same height, angle and distance as the monitor. $ 35 Seniors Day Call us in Burlington or Milton for complete details. Call Us Today: We are accepting new patients, there are no referrals required, and consultations are always FREE!