5 Health-Saving Adjustments you Need to Make to your Table

There’s no arguing about the fact that sitting for 8 hours a day is not good for our health. Neck pains, back issues, tired feet, sprained wrists - this is the list of the most common problems, which is far from being exhaustive. However, not a lot of people know these problems are often connected to how we sit and what equipment we use: our posture, the height of the table and lighting around us. Addressing the root causes of the problem can keep you away from commonplace problems even if you are forced to spend a lot of time sitting in your office during working hours.

Here are 5 adjustments to your table that can save your health:

1. Height adjustment is the most important and disregarded issue that leads to significant health problems. Both desk and chair heights are of utmost importance. Despite the presence of chairs that can change the height, consider how it correlates with the height of your table. The correct ratio of heights between your desk and your chair will help you to improve your posture and relieve you from the sore muscles of your neck and back.

2. The position of equipment like a keyboard and a mouse is another problem we tend to overlook. Ideally, the keyboard should be placed on the height of your lap (yes, like laptop keyboards, it’s in the name). With this, your wrists would have a rest, and your back would lean on the back of your chair and provide you with the necessary support and comfort.

3. Clutter might not seem like a big problem but it actually obstructs your freedom of movement (in addition to getting on your nerves). To avoid this, your table should have enough trays and drawers to keep all the little things hidden or out of the way.

4. We’ve talked about height already, but monitor height should be mentioned separately. You probably know to adjust your monitor to 15 degrees downward gaze and at arm’s length, which is the most convenient position. Such adjustment might be troublesome, so monitor holders are gaining popularity and are a great way for improving the interactions with your computer.

5. A lot of us disregard lighting our tables when we work. This, however, strains our eyes causing dry eye syndrome, fatigue, blurred vision, and light sensitivity. If you work with paper documents or do a lot of printing, a lamp will help to balance the light contrast and relieve the strain on your eyes.

Tables and desks are an essential part of modern life. The mentioned adjustments will help you avoid common problems you encounter when working, at home or in the office. In addition, you should find some articles to read if you wish to further improve the ergonomics of your work. Don’t let it drift; invest in your table - and your future health - today.

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