Ergonomic Tips and Desk Stretches
You look up from the screen in front of you and before you know it hours have passed and you have not moved from your desk. Your neck and shoulders start to feel stiff and your lower back is feeling sore.
Does this scenario sound familiar? If it does you are not alone, recent studies have shown that increased sitting at work can be linked to negative health and work outcomes including but not limited to musculoskeletal aches and pains.
The good news is it does not have to be this way, at PHW Group we want you to stay productive and healthy at your desk so try these tips and desk stretches below to keep those aches and pains away.
Ergonomic Workstation Tips:
Desk Exercises
Movement throughout the working day is very important, so take breaks from sedentary postures every 30 minutes. This might involve walking to speak to a work colleague, getting up to get a glass of water or trying some of the below stretches at your desk.
Neck Stretches:
Shoulder Stretches:
Wrist and Elbow Stretches:
Lower Back Stretches:
Remember to build movement into your day as an effective way to make you healthier and more productive at work. Trying the above desk stretches every 2 hours can help to increase activity in your working day.
Check out our website at phwgroup.com.au for more ergonomic tips, desk exercises or to book your workplace ergonomic assessment today.
Melissa Radcliffe
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