Ergonomics is Not a Luxury!
I keep coming back to hearing these same assumptions, that ergonomic consulting is just a “perk” at big tech companies, or a nice-to-have service that employees will get done…eventually when there's time, or completely cost prohibitive for small businesses and individuals. Trust me, I get it.
However, studies show that up to 70% of workers will experience workplace discomfort or injury due to over-exertion at some time during their career. Many workers struggle for years with discomfort, but wait until it results in serious pain before getting help. I can't tell you how many employees I've met who have spent dollar after dollar and hour after hour in chiropractic care or getting acupuncture or massage multiple times a week, just to return to their workspace and re-injure themselves on a daily basis.
Don't let this be you! Ergonomic evaluations may not be a magic cure (well, sometimes!) but taking just an hour to get proper help up front can save you so much time, money, and aggravation down the road. You'll be glad you did!