Nowadays, back pain is quite common among people aged 30 or 40+, and if you try to find its source, wrong sitting position and sitting for long hours in a single stretch are major reasons. It’s true that, as part of our profession, we may need to work for long hours at a stretch, and this cannot always be avoided. However, if we take care of a few things, many complications in the distant future can be prevented. After all, back pain is often irreversible, and once it takes hold, it doesn’t let go easily. Correct posture while sitting is very important.
We should maintain correct sitting posture and make it a habit as well. And here are a few simple tips for you.
Correct sitting posture – A few tips to follow
1. Choose chairs that give less strain to the backbone, and they should not slant too much.
2. When you sit, you can place a cushion at the lower end of your back to give enough support to your backbone. It gives rest to both neck and back.
3. You should sit with your head in an erect position. Chin should be a little inwards while sitting. The chest, neck, and back should be aligned.
4. Never put extra strain on your shoulders. Keep them relaxed.
5. Your back should be straight, and your buttocks should touch the back of your chair. It’s the correct sitting posture.
6. If you are working at a computer table, rest your hands on the arms of the chair. Sitting with hunched or bent shoulders adds unnecessary strain to your muscles and tissues.
7. When your legs are in a straight position, there should be a little distance between the knees. Also, your feet should touch the ground and rest flat on the floor. Sitting with your legs crossed is poor posture
8. Even while you are busy with your office schedule, take a small break every 30-40 minutes, have a small walk, and come back.
9. You can also do a bit of stretching exercise in between small gaps and feel relaxed.
10. Your eyes and computer screen should be in a straight line, to avoid stress to the eyes, neck, and of course, backbone.
11. While sitting, all your back curves should be present, ensuring that you are sitting in the right posture.
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