Your Back Shouldn’t Hurt at 2 PM Every Day

Most desk pain is preventable. We’ll show you what actually works – free workshops, science-backed guides, and one-on-one consultations.

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You’re Not Imagining It

If your back hurts by the end of the workday, you’re in very large company. The research is clear – and the scale of the problem is hard to overstate.

80%
Of Desk Workers Report Pain
$87.6B
Spent on Back Pain Yearly
264M
Workdays Lost to Back Pain
100%
Of Our Programs Are Free

Sources: American Chiropractic Association; The Lancet (2023); Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Free ergonomic programs built by certified ergonomists – not sponsored by chair companies.

  1. 01

    Learn What’s Causing Your Pain

    Free workshops and guides built by certified ergonomists. You’ll learn what’s actually wrong and how to fix it yourself.

  2. 02

    Get a Setup That Fits Your Body

    Book a free one-on-one consultation. We’ll look at your desk, your chair, your screen height – and give you specific changes you can make today.

  3. 03

    Build Habits That Last

    We follow up with stretch routines, posture reminders, and community check-ins so the changes actually stick.

Free Ergonomic Programs

Whether you need a quick workshop or a personalized setup review, everything is free.

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Posture & Movement Workshops

45-minute live sessions where you’ll learn desk stretches that actually help, how to set up your chair, and why “sit up straight” is bad advice.

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Ergonomic Consultations

Send us a photo of your desk. A certified ergonomist will review your setup and send you a personalized checklist – what to fix and what to stop doing.

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Community Outreach

Free ergonomic education for schools, senior centers, libraries, and local groups. We come to you.

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From Our Research Team

Still Hurting After Fixing Your Setup? Your Chair Might Be the Problem.

Sometimes the fix isn’t a stretch or a monitor riser – it’s a chair that lets your body move. Our 2-minute quiz matches you to the right type based on how you actually sit.

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A weekly 3-minute read with one desk setup fix, one stretch, and whatever new research caught our eye.

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Find Your Perfect Ergonomic Chair

We’ve tested dozens of chairs so you don’t have to. These two stood out for people who want to move while they work.

Kneeling Chair Criss-Cross Chair

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