Back to Basics: the Health Benefits of Headsets

We’ve been in the headset business so long, we sometimes forget that not everyone knows the basic health benefits of using a headset. So in this blog, we’re going back to basics.

The simple fact is, if you spend more than two hours a day on the phone, some long-term health issues can crop up. And since so many of us spend that much time on the phone every day, it’s something we should be aware of. What are the issues? Nothing unexpected, really. But nothing anyone wants to deal with, either:

•  Neck stiffness and discomfort
•  Stiffness, discomfort and numbness in the wrist or elbow
•  Headaches
•  Lower back pain that may develop as a secondary problem

If you suffer from any of these problems, you know how debilitating they can be. You’re not alone. Neck and upper back pain is among the most common ailments of office workers. But when you put on a headset, things can improve dramatically. You stop cradling the phone between your head and shoulder. Start sitting up straighter. And much of that stiffness and discomfort melts away.

In fact, studies show that regular headset use can reduce neck, shoulder and upper back tension by more than 40%! Headset wearers also enjoy more than 15% less low back pain. As a result, you’ll also feel more refreshed at the end of the day—which makes a lot of sense, since you’re not dealing with all that nagging pain.

Sounds good, right? Just put on a headset; you’ll see—and feel—for yourself. Make it a VXi headset, and you’ll hear it, too. Of course, it wouldn’t hurt to get out of your chair once in a while, to get the blood pumping a little. For that, we recommend the V100 wireless headset. With the V100, you can briskly walk 300 feet away from your desk without missing a call.