Setting up your home office for ergonomic’s can help prevent problems and pain later on. With ongoing stay at home orders and an indefinite end to work from home recommendations it’s more important than ever to prepare your space for good posture throughout the work day.

Ergonomic home office screen placement

The middle of screen should should intersect with your eyes. It’s important to ensure that you are not looking too far up or down as you work.

Laptop users may find screen placement as a challenge and obtaining a secondary monitor and keyboard setup may be the best solution for ensuring proper placement without adding strain on your spine. If a second monitor is not an option, consider using boxes to properly position the monitor in a way to keep your neck properly positioned throughout the day.

Ergonomic home office keyboard and mouse

Your keyboard should be no higher then an inch above your elbow. Hands should fall softly onto your keys and should not be reaching upwards throughout the day as you type. Avoid having the mouse positioned too high or low as you use it. it’s important to keep a straight angle from your elbow to the items on your desk.

Ergonomic home chair

Most likely you’ll spend a large percentage of your day seated. You should have a nice comfortable chair that is neither overly soft or low.

Knees should be positioned at a 90 degree angle and hips should be a 90 degree angle from your pelvis. Sitting position is an important part of how your feel after spending hours in front of the computer. It’s important to avoid sitting on your feet while you work, or leaning legs too far forward under the desk.

Feet should remain positioned directly below the knees or one foot in front at a time.

Working towards a proper posture can feel initially unnatural, but being aware of your positioning will prevent pain in the long run.