Best Office Chairs

Best Office Chairs for Neck Pain
The human body is not designed to sit at a desk all day, and a number of studies have connected poor posture and office ergonomics with chronic neck and shoulder pain. To best way to prevent neck pain at work is to re-examine and adjust your posture, workstation, desk chair, and keyboard and monitor to prevent and ease strain.

Causes of neck pain at work
Unfortunately, many of us are guilty of hunching when seated at a desk. This hundched posture can cause misalignment of the neck, placing strain and tension on the the neck muscles. This build up of tension can lead to chronic pain, as well as headaches.

Some of the common causes of neck pain in the workplace are:
Sitting too low – which causes you to tilt

This will not only ease tension in your shoulders and arms, but will also allow you to position your head at the right height to the screen without straining.

Reposition your chair so that your computer screen is at eye-level and directly in front of you. When seated, your arms should be at a 90 degree angle to the floor, so that you do not strain to reach the keyboard and mouse. Also position items on your desk that you use often – such as your phone and stationery – where they are easy to reach without straining.

You should also be able to place your feet flat on the floor when seated at your desk – if you cannot reach, use a foot-rest or box to raise your feet to the correct height. This may feel awkward at first, but will come right as your body adjusts to the correct posture.

Aside from adjusting your workstation to prevent neck pain, one of the best preventative measures is to stretch regularly. Take a few minutes each hour to relax your arms and shoulders, and stretch the muscles in your neck and back.

Steps to ease existing neck pain and stiffness
If you are suffering from neck strain and tension, there are a number of exercises that can be used to ease the pain.

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