Dear Lifehacker, I work remotely at home and spend some many hours planted in my seat typing away. I have a problem though and that is the sore back that I get from my chair. I spent plenty on the current one thinking it would do the job, but I need more and better support. On top of this I have RSI and when uncomfortable I cannot focus on the task at hand.
Repetitive stress injury (RSI) and eye strain are common ailments among computer users, and there’s no silver bullet for avoiding them beyond taking regular breaks to relax. Following his doctor’s advice, tech blogger Amit Agarwal suggests a simple 20-20-20 rule.
If you’re a big fan of Apple’s Magic Mouse but not such a big fan of the hand and wrist pain that many people experience after extended use, you’ll want to check out this cheap hack.
The great thing about laptops and netbooks: You can use them anywhere. The downside: If you spend a lot of time in the wrong position, you’re in for a world of RSI pain.
It’s easy to forget about your body’s needs when you’re deep into your work or the net — until your body offers a painful reminder. Save your physical shell some strain with these cheap, customisable ergonomic workspace upgrades.
Many of us spend quite a lot of time in our workplaces yet spend precious little time thinking about how that workspace is laid out. It’s time to assess the state of your workplace and improve it.
We tend to apply ergonomics as it relates to our waking activities. But utilizing the right sleep posture is just as important as having the right PC posture, especially if you want to enjoy a pain-free morning and day.
It’d be easy to argue that the reason most modern writers become fatigued quickly when handwriting is because the muscles are out of service thanks to extensive computer use. The real culprit is grip strength.
Have you ever gone shopping for ergonomic desks that fit your space perfectly? Instead of paying an outrageous fee, you can roll up your sleeves and create your own.
Standing desks are a popular solution for alleviating the aches and pains caused by sitting hunched over all day. This creative solution creates a standing desk with little fuss and for a mere $US20.
