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Ergonomics in the Work Place- We Got Your Back

WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK! Ergonomics in the Office+ 1. Head/Eyes Look straight ahead and position the top of the monitor at eye level. Headset Document Holder Use a headset to avoid holding the phone with your shoulder and straining your neck. Attach your documents to your monitor to avoid looking down at your desk. $15-590 S20-540 2. Shoulders Keep shoulders back, down and relaxed to avoid hunching and tension. 14. Wrists Make sure your wrists are straight and your hand is resting softly on the mouse. forearms are 3. Back Sit up straight, with your back against the chair to avoid slouching. parallel to floor Wrist Support Use a keyboard/mouse pad to support your wrist. knees are bent at a 90 degree angle • 55-530 Chair with Back Support Support the lumbar curve in your lower back with an adjustable chair that provides back support. 5. Legs Place legs flat on the chair, not crossed, with feet resting flat on the floor. $50-5500 Foot Stool Use a box or stack of books if your feet don't fully reach the ground. • FREE Take frequent breaks from sitting. Get up and stretch or just walk around for 5-10 minutes per hour. SHOCKING STATISTICS in the U.S.A. 31 million Americans One-half of all working Americans admit to (50%) having back pain symptoms each year. experience low-back pain at any given time. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor's office. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on back pain-and that's just for the more easily identified costs. Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. 5 TIPS TO PREVENT BACK PAIN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Healthy Diet and Weight Be Active and Stretch Firm Mattress Proper Posture Comfortable Shoes Infographic by: NY Spine Care Dr. Paul M. Brisson is an experienced orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery, treating spinal pain, infections, and tumors as well as scoliosis and degenerative disorders. He has been acknowledged as the best spine surgeon in (NYC) New York and has performed scoliosis treatments in NYC and across the globe. Don't live with back pain. Call our office now to schedule a consultation. www.nyspinecare.com SOURCES: acatoday.org, ama-assn.org

Ergonomics in the Work Place- We Got Your Back

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A detailed look at Ergonomics in the workplace, including preventative measures, shocking statistics, and tips to prevent back pain.

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