Is Your Desk Causing Shoulder Pain?
If you’re like most people you won’t associate your recurring shoulder tension and pain with your desk. Neck and shoulder pain are common occurrences among office workers. Surprisingly you desk could be causing a portion of your shoulder pain.
As you sit working at your desk, your shoulder should stay relaxed and in a neutral position. This neutral position means the muscles of the shoulder and neck aren’t being used Here is where the desk comes into play with shoulder pain.
If the height of your desk doesn’t match the correct height at which you are sitting you could be raising your shoulders constantly as you work. As desk that is too high will cause you to raise your shoulders to prop on the desk. This results in strain and pain. Also a desk that is too low can have you stretching and reaching and constantly looking down as you work. Again, shoulder and neck pain are a result.
When choosing your desk it is best to choose an ergonomic desk that allows for adjustability. If your desk is adjustable you can choose just the right height to prevent your strains and pains.
