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Is your posture all wrong at work? Here's what you should do

  • Sitting at an office desk for long hours puts strain on the shoulder, back and wrists.
  • Ensure that your computer screen is at 90 degrees to your elbow.
  • Use a pillow or a jacket to fill the space between your back and the chair. 
  • Try out some chair workouts when you're in office.
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First Published Jul 11, 2017, 2:41 PM IST

Feeling fatigued after working a long day? Its not just your brain but also your body that's causing it. Sitting at your desk for long hours strains your shoulders, back, wrists and makes any pre-existing condition worse. Perhaps that's one reason why researchers say its best to move around every one hour so that your muscles can relax and there's enough blood flow. Apart from stretching your legs, you could try these other hacks that make sitting at your office desk easier:

Adjust your chair

Don't lift or drop it to a degree that's comfortable. Instead, make sure that your elbows are at 90 degrees to your keyboard and sit as close to it as possible. This will improve your posture at work. 

Support your lower back

Most people slouch or lean forward when they're at their work station. This posture puts pressure on the lower back. If you find yourself doing this often, use a pillow or a jacket to fill the space between your chair and your lower back. Alternatively, you could sit straight so that your back rests on the chair. 

Monitor should be at eye-level

When you're sitting in front of your desktop, check if your vision is at the centre of the computer screen. If it isn't, adjust your seating position. If you're bending or looking up while using the computer, then you might be straining your upper spine.

Use the armrest on the chair 

The armrest on your chair should left your arms to the shoulder level. Otherwise you end up putting pressure on your shoulders and your spine. 

Do basic stretches

If your work is hectic and you can't take a break, then stretch your legs, arms and even your neck. Stretching sideways works well for shoulders, back and your neck. 

Do not cross your legs

By doing this, you're only putting pressure on your joints and obstructing blood flow. Always keep your feet at 90 degrees to the computer screen. 

 

 

 

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