What screen height helps avoid neck pain?
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A stiff neck at the end of the day, tense shoulders, head leaning forward: in many cases, the problem isn't the chair but the screen, which is often placed too low. Here is how to find the right height in just a few minutes.
The simple rule: top of the screen at eye level
Sitting up straight, look straight ahead. The top of the screen should be at eye level, or slightly below. That way, your gaze naturally drops to the centre of the screen without you having to lower your head.
The right distance: about an arm's length
Stretch out your arm: your fingertips should roughly touch the screen. Too close and your eyes get tired; too far and you lean your head forward to read.
Laptops: the most common trap
A laptop placed flat on the desk almost always forces you to tilt your head. The solution: raise it and use a separate keyboard and mouse. A laptop stand or a monitor riser does the job.
How to raise your screen
- A monitor riser: the simplest solution. It raises the screen and frees up storage space underneath. For example, the bamboo and aluminium Horizon riser has an adjustable height.
- A two-tier riser: handy for storing a laptop or a printer under the screen, like the Panorama riser.
- A monitor arm: the most flexible, to adjust height and angle in one movement and free up the whole desk. See our monitor arms.
In short
Top of the screen at eye level, screen at arm's length, laptop raised with a separate keyboard: three simple adjustments for a more comfortable workstation every day. If pain persists, ask a health professional for advice.
