Workplace
Ergonomics Get an
Update in Today’s
Working World
“Workplace ergonomics” used to be a buzzword in
past years, which meant ensuring that employees were
outfitted with what they needed to be comfortable at
work. Nowadays, however, more people are working
from home, be it by their choice or their employer’s.
Regardless of the reason, one thing is obvious: It’s just
as possible to injure yourself no matter where you
physically work.
Consider this: When it comes to a wide range of
musculoskeletal injuries caused by stress to the joints
from repetitive tasks, overuse of muscles, and poor
posture, what’s the difference if you’re slumping
in front of an office computer or a home laptop?
Knowing how to bend properly and lift objects of all
sizes is important, wherever you work.
The United States Society for Human Resource
Management advises: “Employees who work from
home or travel for work should be taught to assess
their ad hoc workplaces for ergonomic risks.”
If you’re experiencing pain, doctors of chiropractic
— who have a minimum of seven years of higher
education — focus on structure and function. They
care for pain syndromes with a drug-free approach
that includes spinal manipulation and exercises to
help stretch out and strengthen core muscles.
Meanwhile, here are a few tips that can help:
• Get a good chair, be mindful of your posture and
learn proper lifting and stretching techniques.
• Keep your eyes at the same height as the computer
monitor — without leaning forward — to help
avoid headaches and neck pain.
• Take frequent stretching mini-breaks and stay
hydrated with water.
www.slyoumag.com | July-August 2019
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