Good Office Posture

If you spend hours behind a screen, you risk getting chronic pain, injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders. To avoid any of these, your Broken Arrow chiropractors, Dr. Brent Newcomb and Dr. Doug Newcomb, recommend adopting healthy practices such as workplace ergonomics. The team at Newcomb Chiropractic Clinic can advise you on how you can make your workstation comfortable.

Support Your Back

Back support is one of the essential practices that will help you prevent and alleviate any back pain that you may currently be experiencing. For starters, adjust your chair to ensure that your lower back is supported. An adjustable chair will help with this, allowing you to change your back position and tilt your chair in line towards your desk. You can also add a pillow for this.

Place Your Screen at Eye Level

Your screen should always be positioned at your eye level because high or low positions force you to bend your neck. Place your monitor in front of you with the top of the screen roughly at your eye level. Next, stretch out your arm to see how far you are from the screen. The ideal distance is an arm’s length away from the monitor.

Let Your Feet Rest on the Floor

Maintaining good posture will also require you to have your feet resting in a comfortable position while seated. This means resting them flat on the floor while working. If this is not possible, a footrest will help you maintain a suitable position based on your desk and chair height. Your Broken Arrow, OK, chiropractors also advise against crossing your legs as this often leads to posture-related problems.

Utilize Ergonomic Supports

If you find the above practices challenging to maintain, modern office ergonomic support will come in handy in helping you maintain better office practices. A few support tools that you can use include office chairs with built-in headrests and accessories such as keyboard trays to help you attain the proper alignment.

Adjust Your Chair Height

Adjust your chair height to ensure that your wrists and forearms are level with your keyboard. Let your elbows rest by the side of your body to mimic an L-shape at the elbow joint.

Give Yourself Breaks

Regular movements reduce your risk of back and chronic illness as they help relieve any strain in your muscles. Walk around your office space to improve circulation in your legs and back, or do simple stretching exercises during your scheduled breaks.

If you need help relieving chronic pain and injuries, get in touch with the experts at Newcomb Chiropractic Clinic today. Your Broken Arrow, OK, chiropractors, Dr. Brent Newcomb and Dr. Doug Newcomb, will help you maintain proper spine alignment for a healthier, pain-free life. Call 918-251-4239 to schedule your appointment today.

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