| Workstation Ergonomics problems arise from | | | | Workstation ergonomics problems can occur at both |
| ignorance of ergonomics and the long term spine | | | | at the work as well as outside of work with key risks |
| health benefits it brings to its users. The main causes | | | | namely being carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive |
| of workstation disorders are incorrect sitting posture | | | | strain injury. Here are some tips to resolve your |
| over long period of time, frequent repeat tasks, work | | | | ergonomic problems. |
| stress, bad workstation layout, insufficient lower back | | | | Check to ensure that your workstation is |
| support. The foundation of good workstation | | | | ergonomically designed to easily change your working |
| ergonomics starts with maintaining correct sitting | | | | posture according to your work tasks as well as vice |
| positions which is easily achievable with ergonomic | | | | versa. Take for instance, you could rotate computer |
| desk chairs. | | | | oriented tasks with paper based work tasks or even |
| You can easily spot the key symptoms that hint of | | | | more physically mobile tasks. You could then prevent |
| problems when you develop pain in wrists, neck and | | | | muscular strain with regular breaks every hour to |
| back followed by discomfort. Headaches and | | | | stretch your tired muscles, enhancing blood flow and |
| backaches start to act up with duration extending over | | | | reducing the possibility of developing back pains. |
| time. You might also start to feel cramps, numbing or | | | | Ergonomic desk chairs have been specifically designed |
| burning sensation in your hand which eventually could | | | | to ensure that you maintain the correct sitting posture |
| develop into either lack of grip strength, or inflamed and | | | | as well as spine health. |
| stiff joints at your elbows, wrists and legs. | | | | |