How to Choose a Monitor Riser for an Ergonomic Setup

September 2, 2021

Experiencing neck and shoulder pain?

Neck pain and shoulder pain can be attributed to a screen at your desk that is positioned too low from your eye level.

For this reason, monitor risers were created to allow whatever screen you are using to work to be lifted to the best position for your body at the workstation.

In this article we will look at the different options for different screen types to raise your monitor to relieve neck and shoulder pain.

Factors to Consider for a Monitor Riser

How many monitors do I want to use on it?
How big is my monitor screen (monitor risers have a limited weight capacity)
How high does the monitor riser/arm go? (ensuring the top of the monitor meets your eye level)

There are many factors to consider when purchasing a monitor riser.

From these factors you are able to identify the style of monitor riser you require - there are 3 main types of monitor riser options we will now describe to see which is the most suitable for you:

Stand Atop the Desk Option

This kind of monitor riser is more economical and doesn’t take up too much footprint on top of your desk. Both the options below are adjustable in height.

Example of a keyboard and mouse wrist support.

EyeRiser

The EyeRiser allows for storage underneath the monitor riser and doesn’t require any assembly of attaching the monitor to an arm.

Reduce the risk of forward head posture by positioning the top of your computer's monitor screen to be at eye level
- Julia Hillen
  
  Occupational Therapist, No More Pain Ergonomics

Conclusion

A monitor riser can be the piece of equipment that prevents and relieves neck and shoulder pain while you work.

Positioning the top of your monitor riser to your eye level is crucial to prevent pain and future injury to the neck and shoulders.

Using a monitor riser or monitor arm can help position the monitor screen to the optimal height for working at your desk.

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Lifesaver for my Shoulder and Neck

I have a workplace that refuses to have chair arms on any of the chairs we are forced to use because it saves some money. They claim arm rests are a 'trip hazard" (work those mental gymnastics out!) but funnily enough the executive suite managers all get chairs with plush arm rests. So most of us have various stages of neck, arm, and shoulder issues and pain from having to basically hunch up to support ourselves for the 8+ hours a day of typing and mouse clicking we do all week. I was diagnosed last year with shoulder and neck issues which the doctors and physios all agreed are related to this issue but the workplace still claims arm rest bad shoulder/neck pain acceptable. I cannot afford increased the health related costs of trying to counter the pain and changes to my health this issue has caused. I was googling looking for solutions that I could afford to make that the workplace could not argue about and stumbled over the folding arm rest. I feel like if I had thought to do this sooner I would have sorted the issue out sooner but hey better late than never right? The arm rest arrived promptly and I installed it easily and OMG within a day or so the pain and movement restrictions in my neck, arm, and shoulder were already reducing. In combination with the ergonomic mouse and keyboard I also got I have almost entirely fixed the pain and movement issues and feel like with ongoing use it will only be better for my overall mental health and physical wellbeing. Cannot recommend this simple fix enough. Others at my workplace have tried it out and I am encouraging them to give it a go because more support at work is never a bad thing

Took a while to get used to but now I love it

Took a while to get used to but now I love it. My wrists are nice & comfy on the gel pad & the pain has subsided.

Hi, we're thrilled to hear you're loving the Ergo Wireless Split Ergonomic Keyboard and that your wrist comfort has improved! Thanks for sharing your experience. 😊

Comfortable Ergonomic Chair

Great chair and a smooth buying experience! Delivery was on time and the chair is very comfortable for long use. Setup was easy, and the overall quality is excellent. The only issue was that the air pump holder was missing, but otherwise very satisfied.

Hi, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you're satisfied with the chair and your experience. 😊

As for the Air Pump Holder, you can check this video for chair operations: https://youtu.be/uccT_3Yq0d8?si=Erq009oM6L_pNERT

I think it’s amazing so much better using it with elbow and that not hurting

I think it’s amazing so much better using it with elbow and that not hurting. I think every Office should have one.

Hi, we're so glad to hear that you're happy with the Ergo4arm! Thanks for sharing your positive experience. We agree—everyone deserves comfortable office accessories. Enjoy your improved comfort! 😊

Beautiful AND highly functional.

I'm absolutely amazed at the difference this chair has made! It's incredible!

Hi, we're thrilled to hear the chair has made such a positive difference for you! Thanks for sharing your experience. 😊

Adjustable Ergonomic Footrest

The footrest can be adapted for the user found this very useful and I can
Massage my feet

Hi Debra, we're so glad to hear the footrest is helpful and that you enjoy the feature! Thanks for sharing your experience. 😊

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How to Choose a Monitor Riser for an Ergonomic Setup

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