This one may be more for us. I know when I study in front of the computer or read for hours my neck and shoulders ache. Here are some moves that may help, three of them you can do right in your chair!
Back and neck pains from improper body mechanics and improper posture can be decreased and prevented from proper sitting and standing posture,sleeping bed mobility, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying. Ergonomics to adapt the work place to the person to decrease risk of getting repetitive trauma disorder and prevent back pain and neck pain.
Four Basic Principles Of Body Mechanics. If you have ever lifted a heavy box at work and later suffered low back or neck pain, you have experienced poor body mechanics: using the body in a way that doesn't protect it from pain or potential injury.
Ergonomics are important in several areas. They are not just for desk or office spaces. This page has links for ergonomic strategies for carrying a purse, using a briefcase and using a suitcase. These strategies can help reduce pain in the neck, shoulder and lower back.