SOURCES: MARK MULLIN ERGONOMIC PRODUCTS, HGTV
Aching backs, wrist disorders and eyestrain are just a few ailments you might suffer if your home office space isn't designed with ergonomics in mind.
Here are some tips to keep your work from being an even bigger pain in the neck and other areas:
Your desk should be about 26 inches across by 29½ inches off the floor regardless of your height. Adjust the chair to the desk proportions. If the desk is not the proper height, raise it by using 2-by-4 blocks.
The keyboard should be even with your seated elbow height.
A chair that does not provide good posture can lead to lower back pain. If a chair is too high, there can be circulation loss in legs and feet. A good ergonomic chair should adjust for full lumbar support and should be padded.
The chair back should press against the small of your back. Use a pillow if the chair back isn't adjustable. Your feet should rest flat on the floor.
To ensure a 90-degree angle, the back of the knees should touch the chair's seat.
Sit between 18 and 28 inches from the computer monitor (use a measuring tape to check). The top of the computer screen should be at eye level (head level over shoulders, not looking up or down).
Use a wrist rest with rounded edges at the base of the keyboard.
Direct-light sources should be positioned away from the screen to eliminate glare. If glare is persistent, try a glare filter, which is usually inexpensive at home-office stores. The monitor should be perpendicular to the light sources, such as a window, and the screen should be perpendicular to the desk.
When operating a mouse, use the whole arm, not just the forearm. Keep the wrist straight and use a wrist rest at the base of the mouse pad. 
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