NCHARRP Office Ergonomics Online Self Help

Small Adjustments, Big Relief
Lately, I'd been feeling unusually tight in my wrists, shoulders, and neck. At first, i chalked it up to stress - holiday planning, year-end deadlines, the usual seasonal whirlwind. But then someone asked, "Have you been doing anything different lately? Sitting at your desk more than usual?" That's when the lightbulb went off.

I realized I hadn't changed my routine much, but maybe the way I was sitting at my desk was the culprit. That's when I remembered the NCHARRP Office Ergonomics Self Help feature - something I'd seen linked at the bottom of the biweekly NCHARRP Safety emails and a previous newsletter.

Curious, I clicked through and found a simple, interactive tool that let me select the areas I was having trouble with. It offered several suggestions tailored to my concerns. I chose the ones that applied and explored a bit more.

What surprised me most were the small but impactful adjustments I hadn't considered. For example, I removed the feet from my keyboard to lower its angle, then repositioned my chair and adjusted my posture so my arms aligned properly with my keyboard and monitors.

Within just a few days, I noticed a real difference - I wasn't feeling sore or tense like before. These easy tweaks made a noticeable impact.

If you've been experiencing similar discomfort, I highly recommend taking a few minutes to explore the online self-help tool. It's a great way to catch potential issues early and make simple changes that can improve your comfort and well-being at work.