The ergonomic positioning guide provides an overview of how to sit when you're working at your computer. an ergonomic position is one where your body is aligned in a neutral posture. Maintaining a neutral posture will prevent you from slouching, bending and holding other awkward positions. A neutral posture also reduces the stress and strain on your muscles, nerves, tendons and joints, as well as your risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and other neck and back injuries. Notice the dashed red lines in the picture. When you're sitting, align your ears, shoulders, elbows and hips.

The top of the computer screen should be slightly below eye level and approximately an arm's length away and align your forearms, wrists and hands in a straight line and pay parallel to the floor at a 90 to 100 degree angle. The Palmeiras that may be available on keyboards and keyboard trays are for the palms of your hands and not your wrist. your thighs are also parallel with the feet supported on the floor or a foot rest. However, anytime you maintain one posture for a long period of time, even if it's a neutral posture increases the stress and strain on your body. So shift your position frequently throughout the day, even while seated. Movement keeps your blood pumping and oxygen flowing.

Take a break every hour at the very least, take a stretch break. Refer to your free gift, quick and easy exercises for computer users. Get up and walk around for a few minutes. Taking a break does not necessarily mean you will need to stop working. You just need to change your activity. Maybe there are some tasks you can do standing up.

And don't forget to give your eyes a break. Follow the 2020 rule every 20 minutes. Give your eyes a 22nd break by focusing on something at least 20 feet away. To remind you to take breaks, you can download an app on your phone as an example. Take a look at stand up the work brake timer. This app is free and lets you set the days of the week and how often you want to be reminded to stand up