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When it comes to comfort and well-being when working at a desk for long hours, small features make as much of a difference as the right chair. Choosing the right ergonomic desk accessories can help prevent common problems like neck and wrist strain, back pain, and general discomfort.
Explore the best accessories for an ergonomic desk setup. Keep reading for our top 7 recommendations or contact our team of experts for more information.
It’s easy for your hands and wrists to rest in an uncomfortable position, especially when working at a computer for hours at a time.
An ergonomic keyboard is made with your hands’ natural positioning in mind, helping prevent them from bending inward or being in other awkward positions. Depending on your preferences, you can choose between a split or curved keyboard design, with some options even offering a cushion for your palms to rest on.
An ergonomic mouse is designed to keep your wrist in a neutral position, reducing strain during long work sessions. Some of the most common options include a vertical mouse, which features a comfortable, handshake-style grip, and a trackball mouse, which allows you to keep your hand still while rolling a ball with your thumb or fingers to navigate on-screen.
Having your screen at the right height helps reduce neck strain caused by looking down throughout the day.
Both monitor stands and arms feature adjustable height settings, so you can keep your display at or just below eye level. Monitor arms also often accommodate dual displays, holding screens side by side for easy multi-tasking and cross-referencing.
Lumbar seat supports are office chair attachments which are designed to support the natural curve of your spine. They help relieve muscle tension, reduce pressure on the hips and tailbone and improve posture while sitting.
Commonly available as mesh supports and memory foam cushions, these accessories are a great choice if you don’t have an ergonomic office chair, or simply want a little extra lower back support.
Sitting in a chair where your feet can’t comfortably reach the floor can affect your posture and circulation. Having an ergonomic footrest underneath your desk not only solves this issue but also helps take pressure off your back, spine and thighs, while keeping your spine in better alignment.
Resting your wrists directly on the hard edge of a desk can create pressure points and restrict blood flow. Adding a wrist and palm support to your desk setup helps keep your wrists in a straighter, more neutral position while working, rather than bending them into an uncomfortable angle. This gives your arm muscles a chance to rest between tasks during a long work session.
Types of wrist supports:
A laptop stand raises your PC off the desk surface and closer to eye level, helping prevent back and neck strain caused by looking downwards for long periods at a time. Some designs also include adjustable options, allowing the height and angle to be fine-tuned for maximum comfort.
A desk converter is an adjustable platform that you can place on top of a regular desk to convert it into a standing desk.
Sit-stand desks help prevent stiffness, fatigue, and the discomfort of staying in one position for too long. The ability to switch between sitting and standing setups also encourages movement throughout the day, and can help boost your energy and productivity.
With over 8 decades of industry experience, Cecil Nurse is one of South Africa’s most trusted office furniture suppliers. We are passionate about workspace wellbeing and prioritize ergonomics and comfort.
Besides office seating and other essentials, our comprehensive product range also includes a variety of ergonomic desk accessories like foot rests, monitor arms and more.
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