Suggest future topics, and let us know what you think about Life Science. The body is a complex machine, and when any of the parts fail, the whole machine breaks down. Few ailments are more insidious and potentially debilitating than those generated by improper body mechanics. We're talking stiff necks, sore shoulders, tight backs, hip pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, loss of strength and fatigue.
Crowded desktops are a petri dish for breeding repetitive strain injuries.
Numerous safety measures can encourage better ergonomics, but the best source of prevention might be staring back at you in the mirror. So sit up straight, hold your magazine level, and run through the office ergonomics self-assessment below.