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 and/or perform other tasks.
• Twisting head to the side to view documents or monitor
  • Position monitor and keyboard so user 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 an in-line document holder (between monitor and keyboard).
• Monitor and keyboard not lined up directly in front of user
  • Position monitor and keyboard so user 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.