Injuries You Can Prevent With Proper Ergonomics
When your team begins experiencing physical discomfort at work, more often than not, their desk chairs are to blame. Fortunately, making sure all employees have access to ergonomically friendly chairs and desks can make a huge difference in everyone’s health. The good news is that this furniture doesn’t have to cost a fortune. We’ve got a huge inventory of pre-owned, ergonomically sound pieces that will have your employees feeling comfy in no time. Read on for a recap of the most common injuries you can prevent with proper ergonomics in the workplace.
Lower Back Pain
It’s easy to develop poor posture when you spend all day sitting at a desk. As shoulders arch forward, important back and core muscles become disengaged, making a person susceptible to pain. Ergonomic office chairs encourage individuals to sit upright by providing support to do so comfortably. Better posture translates into better overall health and decreases the risk of long-term injuries.
Neck Stiffness
You might be surprised to learn that new office chairs can eliminate neck stiffness. It’s common to attribute neck stiffness to the previous night’s sleeping habits, but this injury typically happens as a result of sitting in the same position for a long time. Most of us have a tendency to crane our necks forward when working, which leads to neck pain. Chairs with the right amount of back support force the neck into a straighter, more natural alignment and are a perfect way to eliminate this common injury. In addition to chairs, Rework has a great selection of ergonomic office accessories—such as monitor arms—that will morph your employees’ workstations into a spot they actually love.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Another common injury you can prevent with proper ergonomics is carpal tunnel syndrome. The result of repeated and strenuous movement in the hands and wrists, carpal tunnel syndrome is the inflammation of the carpal tunnel tendon. This is typically the most-reported injury among those who type for a living, and only with the correct arm and wrist posture can these sensations be mitigated. We carry a huge variety of ergonomic office chairs, such as Herman Miller, that provide armrests of the proper height and angle to reduce the amount of strain placed on the tendon, thereby limiting problematic inflammation.
If you’re interested in purchasing ergonomic office furniture for your workspace, reach out to Rework today. Whether it’s our used stackable chairs for sale or decommissioned swivel models, all our products are carefully refurbished to provide proper support for the body. Our furniture goes through a rigorous refurbishing checklist to ensure an almost “like-new” end result. We look forward to getting started on your project!
