Home office ergonomics tips - Mayo Clinic News Network
WEBDec 4, 2020 · Ergonomics is the way you fit to your workspace. Proper office ergonomics, including correct chair height, adequate equipment spacing and good desk posture, can help you and your joints stay comfortable when working. With so many people working from home because of COVID-19, it's important to have proper ergonomics in the workspace. …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Avoiding pain while working at a desk
WEBOct 19, 2021 · ANSWER: The number of people working from home has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. With more people working from home came an increased number of people reporting neck pain and back pain. Sitting and working at a desk — perhaps a makeshift one — is one of the most common causes of this type of pain.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for Transitioning to a Standing Desk
WEBFeb 24, 2016 · In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Jeff Olsen talks with a wellness exercise specialist from the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program about some things to consider before you ditch your desk chair. Watch the Mayo Clinic Minute. Journalists: Broadcast quality video is available in the downloads. (TRT: 1:02) Download the script. About the …
Mayo Clinic study finds active workstations may improve cognitive ...
WEBApr 4, 2024 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance.
Expert alert: What is a healthy posture and how to maintain it
WEBAug 19, 2015 · Nonetheless, having good office ergonomic habits can keep your muscles and ligaments healthy. Here are some tips on ergonomics at the office. Ensure your keyboard is at elbow height, so your hands can rest on the desk. Place your computer at eye level. Place laptops on platforms for them to be at eye level.
Tech neck is a pain in more than just the neck
WEBApr 5, 2024 · Tech neck is any form of chronic neck or shoulder pain, soreness, or stiffness caused by poor posture while using technology such as phones or computers. Looking down at electronic devices causes the neck muscles to strain and the shoulders to slump forward. "People will notice some musculoskeletal fatigue," explains Langenhorst.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Boost your health and productivity with …
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance, according to a Mayo Clinic study. But you don't need to spend money on new office equipment to achieve the benefits of an active ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Proper posture and body alignment
WEBJul 7, 2023 · Proper body alignment can help prevent excess strain on your joints, muscles and spine — alleviating pain and reducing the likelihood of injury. As a bonus, correct posture can boost your productivity and mood, as well as help you use your muscles more efficiently. And starting good habits now can last a lifetime when they are needed most.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is the best sleeping position?
WEBMar 17, 2023 · Side sleeping also is recommended during pregnancy, especially the last trimester. And sleeping on the left side is best because it keeps pressure off internal organs and promotes healthy blood flow. "When you are in that third trimester of pregnancy and when you sleep on your back, the uterus is compressing your inferior vena cava.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: All about POTS — postural tachycardia …
WEBMar 18, 2017 · Postural tachycardia syndrome begins in the teenage or early adulthood years. Although postural tachycardia syndrome is a chronic condition, about 80 percent of patients grow out of it. Until that happens, treatment can ease postural tachycardia syndrome symptoms. In people who have postural tachycardia syndrome, the blood …