Low Back Pain With Sitting

Low back pain is very common and is often experienced while sitting. This is especially true if you’re sitting for periods longer than an hour. One simple trick to minimise this pain is to support our lumbar spine (low back) with a pillow or small towel....

Stiff Shoulders Whilst At Your Desk

Hands up if you hold tension in your shoulders at your desk? Wherever your hands and arms go, the shoulder follow. Ensure that you are not reaching for your keyboard, that your arms are resting at your sides and that your elbows aren’t on arm rests. If you are...

Sore Eyes At The End Of The Day

One thing that no one talks about in Ergonomics is your eyes. But think about it, how often do you get sore behind the eyes after starring at your computer screen all day. Two things you can control is the distance from the screen you sit at and also the light in your...

Headaches Whilst Sitting At Your Desk

The dreaded headache is the most common issue we see in people who sit at their desk all day.How does this happen? Your head and neck follow what your shoulders are doing at the desk. So if you slouch and roll your shoulders forward, the muscles at the back of your...

Low Back Pain Whilst Sitting At Your Desk

Ever stood up after sitting at your desk all morning, only to feel like you need a yoga class to get you through the afternoon? You’re not alone! By sitting all you body weight compresses your lower back. It is because of this it is important to do some basic...