I put together a short ergonomics checklist to assess your workstation. After answering 13 yes/no questions, it'll provide recommendations for adjustments you can make to your workstation to reduce stress on your neck and back. Click the link below to get started.

Related: Simple Workstation Ergonomics Tips

The setup of your workstation can have a major impact on your health! Here's some simple ergonomics tips to reduce stress on your back and neck:

1. Position the top of your monitor screen to be at eye level or slightly below eye level.
2. Center your body in front of the monitor and keyboard so that you're not constantly twisting your back.
3. Forearms should be level or tilted-up slightly, and wrists should not rest while typing.
4. Chair should provide lower back support.

I find it helps to set a timer to go off every half hour to remind yourself to get back into good posture position. I'll go into more detail on workstation ergonomics in upcoming posts, so stay tuned!

For a personal assessment of your workstation, schedule an appointment.

Related: Ergonomic Needs Assessment

An overview of low back pain and some of its causes. Physical therapists examine and evaluate a person thoroughly to determine the cause of pain and design an individualized treatment plan.

The stress of school is hard, but adding back pain to it makes it impossible! Backpacks are essential to staying organized in school, but carrying too much weight could effect posture, balance, and the way a person walks. 
Follow these simple tips to help you or your child relieve back, neck, or shoulder pain caused by a heavy backpack.