Commuters, weekend warriors, road trippers – If you’re someone that spends more than 20 minutes in the car per week, listen up! Car trips can be brutal on your body. And if you’re like us, you’ve felt achey and sore after a long ride. Modern cars provide a much smoother…
Published August 25th, 2017 by QS Admin
I know what you’re thinking – what the heck is gluteal amnesia?! Is my butt forgetful? What’s it forgetting? Gluteal amnesia is the inhibition or mistimed activation of your gluteal muscles (AKA your butt), which can lead to back pain and a variety of other pains in your lower body.…
Read More Pain in your back? Pain in your feet? It could be a symptom of Gluteal Amnesia
Published May 3rd, 2016 by QS Admin
What do you get when you cross cardboard with solid ergonomics? Spark. As in the $20(!) standing desk Ergodriven just released. As in sparking a movement where standing is the new normal. As in sparking the flame that burns down IKEA DIY Standing Desks forever. We’ve always been huge fans…
Published January 1st, 2016 by Kit Perkins
If you care about your health at all, I don’t need to tell you again why you need to at least TRY standing at work (1,2,3,4,5). The question isn’t whether you should try a standing desk, it’s HOW you should do it. I’ve made it into 3 super simple steps, so…
Read More How to Make Your Workspace (Almost) Perfect for Health in 3 Easy Steps
Published April 19th, 2015 by Kit Perkins
Thanks to modern tech, working remotely is now easier than ever. How many times have you stopped by a cafe to pump out an hour of work before a meeting, or collaborated with colleagues over coffee? Working away from the office is increasingly common, and with the rise of mobile…
Read More Cafe Ergonomics: Healthy Working Positions for the Coffee Shop
Published April 6th, 2015 by Kit Perkins
Have you ever wasted time on Facebook? If you’re like most people, the answer is yes, and more than you’d care to admit (especially to your boss). Social media can no doubt be a time-sucking productivity killer. But time isn’t the entirety of the table stakes here. Facebook use has…
Read More Digital Ergonomics: Facebook, Productivity, and Mental Health
Published March 30th, 2015 by Kit Perkins
Sleep is hugely important. Like it or not, you spend a ton of your life in bed. So use that time to make your body better – instead of making it worse. When people come to me with chronic mobility/flexibility/myofascial pain issues, sleeping position is often the first thing I…
Read More The One Sleeping Position to Always Avoid (And What to Do Instead)
Published March 26th, 2015 by Kit Perkins
Back in 2012, I Macgyver’ed my first standing workstation from common doohickies sitting around my office, cobbling together boxes, books, and binders into an ergonomic solution that treated me comfortably for the months. Then my company ordered us “proper” sit-to-stand desk attachments. I’m sooo glad I didn’t wait. Even today,…
Read More 5 Free Ergonomic Office Upgrades You Should Do Today
Published March 17th, 2015 by Kit Perkins
You can’t walk through a modern office without noticing them. They’re hard to ignore, sticking out above the surroundings, a glimpse of freedom from hours of sitting. It’s a sign of an inquisitive young generation of workers yearning for a healthier work environment. But it’s also a harbinger of things to come. (And…
Published March 16th, 2015 by Kit Perkins
Mousing around all day with an ergonomically improper setup just about guarantees wrist pain, shoulder tightness, and carpal tunnel syndrome. And with an estimated 30-50% of the computer working population affected, it’s clear that using a standard computer mouse is damaging our bodies. Fortunately, an ergonomic mouse is a simple and…
Read More The Best Ergonomic Mouse – Why You Need to Go Vertical
