You know that burning, tight feeling in your neck and shoulders after a long day at work? The “tech neck” phenomenon is one of the most common office ailments of our time, caused by laptops and misaligned monitors. Constantly looking down puts a huge strain on the neck vertebrae and muscles.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. With the right tools and adjustments, work can be about the task again, not the pain.
90% of neck and shoulder pain is caused by one simple thing: the monitor is not at eye level. When we look down at the screen, the weight of our head (which is on average 5 kg!) puts a multiplied load on the cervical spine. Imagine holding a bowling ball with your neck muscles for hours – that’s essentially what happens.
💡 Pro tip: The golden rule is simple: the top edge of the monitor should always be at eye level, or slightly below. And keep your arm comfortably bent at 90 degrees while typing.
Ergonomics Expert – Ergomax
We’ve put together a selection of the most effective tools guaranteed to help you achieve the right posture and eliminate pain.
The key to combating back pain is a chair that supports the entire length of the spine. The adjustable lumbar support ensures correct posture, while the headrest relieves strain on the neck and shoulders, especially in reclining and resting positions. This combination provides the most comprehensive protection.
Ergonomic chair
This is the most professional solution. A monitor arm lets you adjust the height, distance and tilt of your monitor with millimetre precision, so it fits your body shape and sitting position perfectly.
Electric table
When using a traditional mouse, our arms are in an unnatural, inward-facing position, which causes tension all the way up to the shoulders. A vertical or ergonomic mouse holds the arm in a natural, “hand-hold” position, relieving the muscles.
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