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Proper Workplace Ergonomics

How to Practice Proper Workplace Ergonomics

At Brainard Chiropractic, we see many patients suffering from a work injury in Fremont, NE. Proper workplace ergonomics can reduce your risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomics are often focused on office jobs, but many of the techniques can be practiced in any work environment.

Why is Ergonomics Important?

Performing the same tasks regularly can cause repetitive stress. This can result in a condition known as a repetitive strain injury. Pain is experienced in the muscles, tendons, or nerves of the body due to the repetitive movement. Limited movement, which occurs if you sit at a desk all day, is linked to a surprising amount of health problems. These problems include diabetes, blood clots, and cardiovascular disease. The health impacts of improper ergonomics can contribute to chronic stress, which is a factor in many psychological and health problems.

Proper Workplace Ergonomics

Good posture is essential to good health. To practice good posture, you should have a chair that supports your back. Your monitor should be at eye level so your neck remains straight. Your shoulders should be back, and your elbows should be bent at approximately a 45-degree angle. Your wrists should be at the same level as your elbows or slightly lower. The same rules apply when standing. It's a good idea to elevate one foot slightly with a stool and switch to the other foot every so often.

Improper lifting is the most common cause of back work injuries. To practice proper lifting, keep your spine straight. Bend at the knees instead of the back. Lift with your knees, keeping the object close to your body. If you feel the object is too heavy, ask for help to lift it.

Chiropractic Care in Fremont, NE

If you are suffering from a work injury or chronic pain, chiropractic care can help. Our chiropractor will get your body back into proper alignment, and show you the proper ergonomic techniques to keep it that way. If you need treatment or would like to avoid potential injury in or around Fremont, NE, call Brainard Chiropractic today at (402) 727-8668 to schedule an appointment.

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