A holistic approach
Ergonomics at home is just as important as ergonomics at work, but its importance at home is often overlooked. Many of the activities we do at home are not exactly good for our health, as they involve standing or sitting for long periods. Ironing, cleaning and cooking are just a few of the jobs that can be harmful to our health. If the ironing board is not at the right height for the person, for example, poor posture will inevitably develop, leading to tension and pain. The same applies to work in the kitchen if the work surface is too high or too low.
Ergonomics at home aims to adapt work areas to the user as best as possible. Often, just a few adjustments are needed to achieve a better adaptation of work equipment to the user. For example, the height of the ironing board.
However, an ergonomically designed home is not just about the work that needs to be done. Spending the evening in an uncomfortable position in front of the TV should be avoided, as should sleeping on a mattress that is too hard or too soft. Ergonomic aspects should be taken into account, especially when choosing a mattress. After all, you spend many hours in bed every day. In order to start the day productive and rested, a restful sleep is important. A poorly fitted mattress often leads to tension, shoulder pain, hip problems and, in the worst case, back and cervical vertebrae problems, even a slipped disc.
For optimal relaxation at home, there are armchairs that allow you to rock and avoid sitting rigidly. This is the ideal way to recover from a stressful day at work and start a new day without pain.
