Looking up and down on a consistent basis or for long periods of time can overload your muscles, and may lead to musculoskeletal disorders. In fact, looking to one side and twisting your neck on a regular basis without pauses triples your risk of neck pain compared with looking straight ahead.
So, set up your workstation to allow you to look straight. Here’s how:
- Place your equipment in a way that keeps your gaze straight ahead.
- Arrange your desk so common items are centered to your body.
- Position your work at or below eye level to match your vision and the task.
Other tips to prevent MSDs:
- Pause and stretch often to give your neck a break.
- Enlarge text size and graphics on your screen if you’re having trouble seeing them. If you’re still having trouble, consider getting glasses or corrective lenses.
- Adjust the distance of your work or screen to about an arm’s length from your eyes, then fine-tune the distance and height for your vision and task.
