Prevent WFH Injuries for $2.25 a Day

Turns out, working on beds and barstools is not good for your body. Who knew?

Well, we all sort of knew because our offices were always talking about ergonomics. But we took our ergonomically designed and carefully positioned chairs, desks, keyboards and monitors for granted. Today, the work-from-home-force is suffering a second pandemic of neck pain, back pain and repetitive stress injuries.

Pain is sending people to the chiropractor (avg. visit $65) and the massage therapist (avg. visit $75). The poor ergonomics of your WFH space may even be causing debilitating conditions , such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and bursitis.

Many employers are talking about delaying the return to the office until 2021…if at all. You’re saving all kinds of money on commuting, clothes, collegial lunches and cosmetics. Why not invest some of that money to protect your body.

For as little as $2.25 a day for the next year, you can get rockin’ WFH essentials. Even if you’re only home through 2020, that comes to an ironic $9.11 a day through year-end. 

Take a look at our top picks, and if you don’t want to take our word for it, see what the experts have to say.

  

WFH Essential	My Pick	What the Experts Say	Cost
Ergonomic Sit-Stand Desk	MojoDesk Aspen White	MojoDesk Reviews	$500
A Real Office Chair	Modway Articulate Ergonomic Office Chair	New York Magazine’s Best	$150
An Actual Monitor	ASUS VS228H-P 21.5” Widescreen	Laptop Magazine’s Best	$100
Wireless Extended Keyboard and Mouse	FENIFOX Wireless Keyboard & Mouse	The TechLounge’s 11 Best	$45
Extended Mouse Pad	CORSAIR Gaming Mouse Pad	LifeWire’s 7 Best	$20
TOTAL COST: $820
$2.25 a day for 365 days
$9.11 a day for 90 days

 

 

This small investment—less than you spend on your ’bucks every day—will make you more comfortable and more productive. But even the standing desk is no substitute for getting up and moving around. There’s nothing like a demanding dog to make sure you get up, go out and readjust your eyes. If a $500+ adoption isn’t in the cards, try the $5 BreakTime app.

Check out the graphic below about proper body posture while sitting or standing at your desk and learn more by reading our "Ergonomic Design: Protecting Your Eyes, Neck, & Shoulders" blog HERE.