Wrist pain, eyestrain, and sore backs are familiar companions in office jobs, but they don’t have to be. We all want to be a machine that turns coffee into business value, but your environment will make or break you. A few ergonomic changes can keep you from breaking down over time and even make you more productive.
I thought the daily ache was normal. The pain in my wrists, arms, and back was a familiar part of the workday. But then it followed me home, and before I knew it, I was on forced rest, unable to use a computer for months, waiting for the cubital tunnel syndrome to subside. And it was completely preventable. I found out how to keep it from coming back.
Raise Your Screen to Eye Level
The quickest way to lose the ability to work comfortably is to spend a lot of time hunched over. Leaning forward or looking down while working on a laptop or phone causes “tech neck” — muscle and back injury that can be permanent. Peering down at your screen moves…