The Little Things That Make A Really Big Difference

When we think of comfort and stress-reducing support at work, our minds immediately focus on the chair. And why not? It is, after all, the most dominant factor in the equation.

But it's important not to overlook key accessories, each of which makes an enormous difference in its own special way.

The clear leader in this space is Humanscale.

Though you may not have heard of them, Humanscale has been pioneering ingenious stress-reducing office accessories for a long time. Their approach to problem solving is really quite refreshing (click here to read all about it).

The world-class designers and engineers at Humanscale work under a disarmingly simple mantra: "Technology can make simple things complicated or complicated things simple. We prefer the latter."

It really shows, too. Their award-winning Freedom Chair is an excellent case in point. But so are their accessories.

The Foot Machine Massage Footrest.

Take the Foot Machine Massage Footrest, for example. Sure, it performs as a standard footrest, providing support for the legs and relieving pressure on the lower back.

But it's ball bearing design also encourages a gentle rocking motion. The subconscious rocking uses most of the lower leg muscles, improving circulation as you work.

(The ball bearings also feel great on stocking feet!)

The Adjustable Keyboard Tray

Next to a great chair, the best way to eliminate chronic physical stress at the desk is with a high quality adjustable keyboard tray.

The tray keeps your hands healthfully within your "Neutral Reach Zone" to minimize the stresses that cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and a variety of neck and upper back injuries.

Humanscale's designers also found a way to do this without creating a painful obstruction for your knees...one of those obvious drawbacks that other manufacturers overlook.

More ingenious simplicity - the WorkSpace Document Holder.

Another incredibly common source of neck and upper back strain is typing on your keyboard while staring at a document that's off to one side.

Again, Humanscale's solution is ingeniously simple. By holding the document in the same vertical plane as the monitor, you reduce not only neck strain, but eye strain as well. The Document Holder is strong enough to hold heavy books and even includes a magnifying strip to make it easier to read small text.

You can find out more about these little marvels by clicking on the images or the text links on this page. Or you can call us toll-free at 1-877-MY-OFFICE to ask us about them.

After all, if you're serious enough about stress management to treat yourself to a quality chair, then don't you deserve to take the next logical steps as well? Of course you do!