The following lists some possible causes of neck discomfort amongst computer users.  Potential corrective actions to consider are also listed.

• Static posture and stress
  • Change posture, stretch, move about frequently to perform other tasks
• Twisting head to the side to view documents or monitor
  • Position monitor and keyboard so operator sits directly in front with documents just to the left or right of monitor, at about same distance; consider placing document between keyboard and monitor
• Monitor height may be too high or too low
  • In general, the top of the screen should be at about eye level or slightly lower (check this by holding a small mirror against screen to see the position of the eyes on the screen)
• Documents lying flat or inadequately positioned
  • Use a document holder to the left or right of monitor or try propping document between monitor and keyboard
• Monitor and keyboard not lined up directly in front of operator
  • Position monitor and keyboard so operator sits directly in front
• Monitor height incompatible with use of corrective lenses such as bifocals, trifocals etc.
  • Adjust monitor height accordingly or consider a pair of glasses specific for computer use
• Leaning forward to view screen and/or craning neck
  • Font size may be too small or inappropriate monitor distance (try about arm’s length away from sitting position)
• Angle of monitor screen tilt is excessive
  • Adjust monitor tilt so that the screen is roughly vertical or bottom of monitor tilted slightly toward the user