Ahh, this chair is killing my back!
If you’re like most office workers, you’ve uttered this phrase a time or two – particularly after long hours sitting in your chair, hunkered down over a report for the boss.
Prevent long-term health problems. Office chair ergonomics
Doesn’t it make sense then, to have your office chair as comfortable as possible? Sitting in a properly adjusted chair can help prevent long-term health problems, too.
Here are 5 potential areas that can signal pain and discomfort associated with sitting on a chair that’s poorly adjusted for you and suggestions for improving office chair ergonomics:
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why cant the clinic invest in sit/stand stations for everyone?
Thank you for your comment, Mary. According to the Clinic's Employee Health and Safety Manager, Carla, "It is the manager's discretion as to whether or not sit to stand workstations are offered. There may be other circumstances when sit to stand workstations are recommended to specific individuals." I hope this helps answer your question. -Kirstie
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for reading, and hope you find the information handy.
Take care,
Jake