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However, I notice that the back of my head, right where it joins the neck, is rather stiff now, and I'm thinking it is because of standing a few hours a day inputting data into my laptop.
Is there a recommended solution for folks who have to stand at their job--I'm thinking about certain exercises or stretches. I can sit, but I'd really prefer to avoid this, as the internet can be such a distraction....
i don't know about stretches or exercises, but i'm wondering if perhaps you could adjust the height of the table/desk that your computer is on. it may be that you are holding your head at too much of an angle because the table/desk is slightly too low?
might you be able to find (or ask your employer for) some sort of ergonomically designed adjustable stand for your computer, something like a lectern? for instance, in a google search for (ergonomic computer (stand OR table OR desk OR station OR workstation)), i found all sorts of interesting websites. the hitch is that this kind of furniture is not cheap!
here are a few websites that look as if they might be particularly helpful (i chose these more or less at random; i have no connection with any of these products) --
-- http://www.anthro.com/furniture.aspx?computer-cart=height-adjustable-desks ,
-- http://www.biomorphdesk.com ,
-- http://www.ergotron.com/Home/tabid/36/language/en-US/Default.aspx , and
-- http://standingabout.com/standing-desks-5-reasons-to-stand-more/#more-38 .
i hope this will give you some ideas.
-- susie margaret
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