Purdue Extension Weekly Update
April 10th, 2026
Please check out the most current dates for both ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Manager Classes that will be held in the Marshall County Extension office. Please register for the course you need with the links below.
May 7th 2026 ServSafe Manager Class
For more information and to register click HERE
Reducing neck and shoulder pain from screens does not require a perfect workstation or major lifestyle changes. Small, consistent adjustments to how you position yourself and how often you move can make a meaningful difference.
Adjust Screen Height
Screen height plays a major role in head and neck position. When screens are too low, people naturally lean forward, increasing strain on the neck and upper back. Ideally, the midpoint of your screen should be at about eye level, so you are not constantly looking down or craning your neck. Screen distance matters too. Keeping your screen about an arm’s length away can help reduce visual strain and prevent the gradual “drifting” toward the screen that often leads to a slouched posture over time.
Check Your Sitting Posture
Posture awareness helps reduce unnecessary tension throughout the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Sitting with your head stacked over your shoulders and your shoulders relaxed helps distribute the load more evenly. Aim to keep your elbows bent at about 90 degrees with your keyboard close enough that your shoulders do not creep upward and your feet should rest flat on the floor for stability.
Take Movement Breaks
Your best posture is your next posture. Movement breaks help interrupt long periods of static posture. Even brief standing or stretching breaks can help reset muscle tension.
Limit Prolonged Head Positions
Phone use often encourages looking down for long periods. Bringing your phone closer to eye level helps reduce neck strain during scrolling or texting.
Health and Human Sciences/County Extension Director
Email: krichey@purdue.edu
Website: extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 W Jefferson St, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/marshallHHS
4-H Youth Development
Jayne Deaton
Email: jedeaton@purdue.edu
Website: https://extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 West Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/MarshallCo4H
Ag and Natural Resources
Email: brieanna@purdue.edu
Website: extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 West Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/marshallanr
