Ergonomic Office

Ah, meet Amina!

The queen of foos (second-hand clothes) who recently decided to take her business digital.

But within a few days of working from her home office, Amina noticed something—her back was making her feel like an old woman!

Turns out, sitting in her cozy sofa chair while hunching over her laptop wasn't doing her any favors. 😅

After one too many painful days, Amina finally decided it was time for an ergonomic office makeover.

Here’s what she learned, and how you can also set up an ergonomic home office to keep your back in tip-top shape (because no one likes dealing with low back pain while replying to emails).

Tip 1: The Chair

Fix: Amina got a chair that supports her lower back and adjusted it so her feet rest flat on the floor.

• Proper lumbar support can reduce back pain by 35% and improve posture during long sitting hours. (WHO Ergonomics Study)

Tip 2: Screen Height – Look Straight Ahead, Not Down

• Fix: The top of Amina’s screen is now at eye level, keeping her from straining her neck.
• Reducing neck strain decreases the risk of back and shoulder pain by 45%!

Tip 3: Keyboard and Mouse – Keep Them Close

• Fix: Amina keeps her keyboard and mouse within easy reach, so she doesn’t have to stretch.
• Keeping elbows at the right angle can prevent wrist strain and back pain by 25%!

Tip 4: Break It Up – Movement Is Key

• Fix: Amina set a timer to remind her to take short breaks, stretch, and move.
• Studies show that taking breaks every 30 minutes can reduce low back pain by 40%!

Tip 5: Lighting – Reduce Eye Strain, Reduce Back Strain

• Fix: Proper lighting reduces eye strain, preventing her from hunching over the screen.
• Good lighting has been shown to improve posture by 20%, as it keeps you from leaning forward!

Does your home office setup look like Amina’s old one?

Time to give it an ergonomic makeover!

Share your home office setup or any adjustments you’ve made in the comments.

Let’s help each other work pain-free from home! 🖥️🪑

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