The physical work environment
5 practical tips for you
With these five tips, you and your employees can work towards creating a pain-free workday.
Tip 1 – Vary Your Sitting Positions
Sitting “correctly” won’t necessarily reduce pain. Variation is key for most people. Ergonomics alone can’t always solve pain issues—instead, it’s about finding what works for each individual. If you experience discomfort, focus on personalized solutions rather than rigid ergonomic rules.
Tip 2 – Support Your Arms and Choose a Comfortable Mouse
Resting your forearms on the desk and using a comfortable mouse can help reduce strain on your hands, wrists, and shoulders.
Tip 3 – Understand Your “Pain Cup”
Identify what contributes to your “Pain Cup”—the factors that fill it up—and work on reducing these stressors before they cause discomfort or pain.
Tip 4 – Take Short, Regular Breaks
Schedule short, movement-based breaks throughout the workday. A few minutes of stretching, standing, or walking can prevent pain and improve overall well-being.
Tip 5 – Strength Training Helps
Strength training can help alleviate pain, and it’s often easier to stay consistent when training together with colleagues at work.
A Workplace That Supports Movement
These five tips emphasize that there is no single “correct” ergonomic position. Instead, a healthy work environment is one that promotes variation, movement, and individual awareness of the body's signals.
Remember: The best sitting position is always the next one—learn more about this here.
