Is sitting bad for your health?
Common sitting postures can be harmful, even in a modern ergonomic chair. But a new kind of sitting, "saddle sitting", may actually be therapeutic.
The Homemade Ergonomic Office
You don't need to spend a lot of money to improve your workspace. Many simple, low-cost solutions are just as effective as the more expensive commercial variety.
Your body follows your eyes
Your eyes can affect your posture more than
any other factor at work.
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Correct computer viewing distances are greater than for papers and books.
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Do Back Belts work? Many
experts say, "No."
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Heat vs. ice: If you apply one when you should use the other, you could make matters worse.
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Microdesk™
Dual-purpose Document
Holder and Writing Platform
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Sloped writing surface promotes a safe working posture and prevents slumping when you work with papers at your computer.
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| Health By
Design Desktop Slantboard |
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Transform flat surfaces into an ergonomic desk that adjusts to 6 angles for personalized comfort.
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Salli Saddle Chair
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An open hip posture relieves back pain, improves leg circulation, aids deeper breathing, and trains balance and strength. Saddle sitting allows you to reach and bend with less strain than conventional chairs.
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| Back-T-Pack™
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| Carry books, papers and your laptop with better posture than with a conventional backpack.
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THE FINE PRINT
Our advice is offered in good faith but without guarantee, as individual conditions and product use are beyond our control. Our guidelines should not be taken as medical advice or a substitute for the recommendations of your health care practitioner, nor an endorsement of any procedure, therapy, treatment, or product. The user assumes all risk of injury and applicability for a particular item. All merchandise is sold under this condition, which no representative of the company can waive or change.
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