How to sit in front of a computer to avoid pain
Computer Workstation Ergonomics I spend almost every working moment in front of a computer. I'm what you might call an indoor enthusiast . I've been lucky not to experience any kind of computer-related injury due to my prolonged use of computers , but it is a very real professional risk. I get some occasional soreness in my hands or wrists, mostly after marathon binges where I've clearly overdone it – but that's about the extent of it. All too many of my friends have struggled with long-term back pain or hand pain . While you can (and should) exercise your body and exercise your hands to strengthen them, there's one part of this equation I've been ignoring. I've been on a quest for the ultimate computer desk for a few years now, and I've talked at length about the value of investing in a great chair . But I hadn't considered whether my current desk and chair is configured properly to...