Is Your Office Chair Ruining Your Back? (Ergonomics 101)

"Tech Neck" and lower back pain are skyrocketing in Auckland. Here is a quick ergonomic checklist for your home office:

• Monitor Height: The top of your screen should be at eye level. If you look down, you increase the weight of your head on your neck by up to 27kg.

• Elbows: Should be at a 90-degree angle. If you are reaching forward for the mouse, you are straining your trapezius muscles.

• Feet: Flat on the floor. If your legs dangle, it pulls on your lower back.

• The 20/20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, stand up for 20 seconds.

The Velca Fix: If you already have chronic neck stiffness, changing your chair isn't enough. You need to correct the joint restriction first. Book a spinal check-up today with one of our physios, chiros or massage therapists.