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Is your office chair ‘killing’ you?

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:

Office chair ergonomics infographic

 

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4 responses to “Is your office chair ‘killing’ you?”

  1. mary Craft

    why cant the clinic invest in sit/stand stations for everyone?

    1. Kirsten Shakal

      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

  2. Gen

    Thank you!

    1. Jake Miller

      You're welcome! Thanks for reading, and hope you find the information handy.

      Take care,

      Jake

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