Setting Up Your Tampa Desk for Better Ergonomics and Health

17 Jul 2023

Ok. We’ve all been there.

We’ve worked all day behind our desk, clicking away on the computer and talking on the phone.

Business has gotten done, but man…our bodies seem to pay  the price.

Fortunately, there are some simple ways to introduce ergonomics into your work life. And hopefully, some small changes will have great impact.

Here are some great tips from the Wall Street Journal on how to set up your desk for greater comfort. At Office Movers of Florida, we want to pass along tips for a healthier workplace.

 

 

Ergonomics helps Tampa Bay office workers stay a little healthier

Bostontec in their article 10 Impressive Benefits of Ergonomics in the Workplace says it well. “Ergonomic workstations can help you and your employees feel less tension in your body because you’ll adjust the workstations to fit your height. A neutral position will prevent you from straining your eyes, neck, and back. Your legs can also benefit from better blood flow.”

 

Here’s some feedback from viewers of the WSJ video above:

“Ergonomics is such an underrated, or at least not very apparent, part of work (any type of work, from deskstop kitchens to factories) and life in general. Most people invest a fair amount of money on taking care of our phones or computers, but usually not as much on taking care of ourselves, so it’s great when companies prioritize ergonomics, taking care of their people through mostly small but impactful changes.”

“Home office worker here: as someone with occasionally 6+ hours of back to back meetings a day, the only solution for me was completely avoid sitting by promoting my desk to a standing one. Then I do calf stretches, occasional bending of the torso etc. Comes a lot more natural when standing compared to sitting.”

“So glad he emphasized the need for movement. It’s such an important part of ergonomics.”

“Excellent. I just created a new workspace at home that I will further adjust. The footstool definitely helps! My physical therapist recommended those same exercises and they work. Also, because of chronic back issues I have added a large heating pad draped over the back of my chair that I use of off and on. Total game changer.”

 

Hey Tampa, here’s another two videos that offer ergonomic insight:

 

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