Poor Posture is Wreaking Havoc on Your Body

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Poor Posture is Wreaking Havoc on Your Body
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You may already be feeling the general aches and
pains of working at a computer all day, but it's
important to take steps to avoid the potentially
serious physical injuries that are so commonly
related to poor posture and desk use.
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Unless you're using an adjustable desk and have
sourced the best ergonomic chair for your
physical and occupational needs, there's a good
chance you're lacking in the good posture
department.
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You may start out sitting up straight, with feet
firmly planted on the floor, arms bent at the
elbows and resting comfortably at your sides, but
as you get caught up in what you're working on,
it's easy to forget about posture and, before you
know it, you're slouched over your computer
keyboard and your muscles, joints and
productivity pay the price.
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These are some of the most common posture related
injuries sustained by computer users, like
yourselfHand Arm Repetitive Stress
InjuriesUsing the same muscles and tendons in
your hands, arms and elbows, day in day out, can
certainly take its toll.
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Add poor posture to repeatedly using those same
parts of the body and you can wind up with
stiffness, aching and even numbness. Here are
some ways to alleviate the stress put on your
hands and arms while working at a
computerdon't pound on the keyboard but type
as lightly as you can
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try to avoid long stretches of typing to give
your hands and arms a breakkeep your computer
mouse at the same height as your keyboard (and
make sure your keyboard is in the best possible
position for good posture)move the mouse using
your whole arm, not just your wrist
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Shoulder, Back Neck Pain/InjuryCombine sitting
for long periods of time with a less-than-ideal
workstation and bad posture and you're setting
yourself up for neck, back and shoulder strain.
With poor posture comes poor circulation, which
can cause muscles, joints and tendons to become
stiff and sore.
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Above all else, working at an adjustable desk
with the best ergonomic chair for the task at
hand is the way to minimize stress on these parts
of the body. Add regular movement and stretching
to a workstation that's designed to promote good
posture and you will be well on your way to a
healthy, more productive way of working.
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concerned and improve your workstation once and
for all. Browse the selection of high quality
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the adjustable desk and ergonomic chair that are
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