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What Is the Best Way to Sit at Work to Avoid Back Pain?

Workplace injuries do not always involve major accidents. If you’ve been hurt at work in the San Jose area and you work in an office setting, chances are your injury was caused by improper workplace ergonomics. Adjusting your workstation and your posture can help you avoid workplace injuries like back pain. Watch this featured video to learn more.

This reporter explains the importance of maintaining a neutral spinal alignment. She shows viewers the lumbar support cushion she purchased for her office chair to accomplish this goal. Workplace injuries can also involve the neck, particularly when an employee slouches forward constantly. To prevent this, position your monitor so that it is an arm’s length away from your body. The top of your monitor should be just below your eye level.

About the Author

Gerald Scher, Attorney at Law

Gerald “Jerry” Scher is a San Jose personal injury attorney with over 30 years of experience. A graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law, he has secured settlements from $5,000 to $1.5 million in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Jerry is a member of the American Bar Association and Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association.