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OSHA recommends having the top of your monitor at or below eye level. I used to do the opposite - I figured having a higher monitor would force me to look up wh
by rococode 5y ago
OSHA recommends having the top of your monitor at or below eye level. I used to do the opposite - I figured having a higher monitor would force me to look up which would keep my neck straighter, but it seems that it's actually better to keep your head looking a bit downwards - perhaps it's a more natural and relaxing position for your neck? In any case, lowering my monitor did seem to reduce my neck pain.
I also got a split keyboard which I think helped me improve my posture by allowing me to sit back more comfortably with my arms apart. I got a Dygma Raise but there are plenty of options and they're probably all fine.
Exercise also seems to help, especially shoulder/back exercise.
https://www.osha.gov/etools/computer-workstations/components/monitors https://www.osha.gov/etools/computer-workstations/components...
- garren 5y agoAbsolutely agree with the split keyboard. I’ve always worried about something like RSI, but other than the occasional numbness or tingling it never presented an issue. Even so, I was concerned enough that I figured I’d try a split keyboard. I was sold pretty quickly, and now I won’t use a regular keyboard (or worse, a laptop keyboard) for longer than I have to. I also got away from using a mouse. I was never comfortable using a wrist pad and as a result I’d experienced some wrist pain on and off when using a mouse. I switched to a trackpad and try to keep my hands on the keyboard as much as I can.