What is ergonomics?
Ergonomics (or human factors) is
the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of the
interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the
profession that applies theoretical principles, data and methods to
design in order to optimize human well being and overall system
Basically, ergonomics intend to reduce fatigue and discomfort while you are working by modifying your workstation.
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| Everyday activities can cause poor posture and gives you aches and pains. |
This is one of the entries I personally implement on myself. You see, I am sitting in front of a computer right now and I'm starting to feel a bit uncomfortable with my position. So, I'm going to get up, move around a bit, and make some adjustment to my table.
Everyday activities such as sitting in office chairs, working with computer, standing for long periods of time, driving, or even sleeping can cause poor posture. It can easily develop into a bad habit, causing or aggravating episodes of back pain, headache, and joint disorders such as osteoarthritis.
Fortunately, the main factors affecting posture and ergonomics are completely within one’s ability to control and are not difficult to change.
Poor posture maybe the cause of your aches and pains.
Awareness that your pain and aches may be caused by poor posture is important. Pain that is worse at certain times of day or weekdays, but not during the weekends, pain that goes away after changing positions, pain that occurs with a new office chair, or pain that comes and goes for months are some examples.
One of the easiest way to avoid straining your muscles is by changing positions frequently. Any single position maintained for a long time, even if it's the right one, will cause fatigue. Take a break from sitting in an office chair every half hour for two minutes in order to stretch, stand, or walk. Always try to distribute body weight evenly when you are sitting, standing or walking.
These simple measures might me be more effective in reducing your aches rather than taking pain reducing medications.
