Several years ago, ergonomics safety was barely a blip on the radar of workplace health. In an environment where even the most computer-bound worker was forced to walk down the hall or across the room with regularity, the issue was far less serious than it is today. Because today, thanks to email and IM capabilities, millions of us are able to work productively for hours on end without getting up even once.

While sitting still and typing may not seem like rigorous work, the cumulative effects can be devastating. Without a proper understanding of body mechanics and posture, the likelihood is high that you are relentlessly placing a small level of stress on joints that is adding up to a serious problem. Worst of all, because such pressure is relatively low at any given moment, you may not be aware that you are hurting yourself until it is too late.

Innovations in Ergonomics Safety

Fortunately, a handful of remarkable innovations in ergonomics safety now make it possible for even the most deskbound worker to protect herself. Thanks to the diligence of leading exercise physiologists, a new series of regimens has recently been introduced that can make a tremendous difference in a simple way. Easily integrated into even the busiest workday, these progressive techniques and posture exercises allow you to work hard without your body paying the cost.

Ergonomics is one area where what you don't know can--and probably will--hurt you. It is incumbent upon every serious worker to educate herself about this very real concern. Once you do so, you can rest easy knowing that you are likely to enjoy a long work future free of pain.