Sitting Too Long

[Connemmara]

If you are sitting too long on the computer cos you become nosy and browsing - my back starts to get painful - I know my posture is poor - can any body help suggest to get your posture good again = either standing or sitting.

[anneasquith]

hi conn. its always a good idea to stand up on a regular basis and have a good stretch. or a walk into the kitchen for a cake :)

[Connemmara]

thanks anne but part of the problem is I am in so much pain from 2 year old broken shoulder and with the physio working with it yesterday and also sprained ankle - it probably adds up. Going to lie down as my ankle is pretty painful

[bookbinder]

You might find this useful:
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/hp-information/ergo/index.html

[carrust]

A back-scuttle may help:-)

[Sudhanshu1998]

Maintaining one single body position for a long time hurts your health. It is a common scenario in your workplace culture. You will feel stiff neck, unbearable back pain, shoulder strain, and more at work. When you are not aware of your posture, the solution will be hard to embrace for you. You do not take enough breaks:
You have heavy work pressure, and it does not allow you to leave your chair. Working without rest is harmful to your health. So, take breaks in between your works.
Taking breaks means leaving your chair and move. People tend to use their break-time sitting at desks. Do some stretches and move to make your muscle relaxed.
You are not aware of bad posture habit:
Desk workers are not entirely aware of their posture. They do not get the instructions about how to sit, stand, and walk properly. So, they continue with their bad posture that causes pain and body injury.
A study on bad posture revealed that 85% of participants became aware of their posture when they got alerted by gadgets.
You ignore office ergonomics:
Office ergonomics is an important subject to discuss. Since desk jobs have become common, employers need to know about office ergonomics. Without this awareness, you may stretch your neck, cross your legs, and sit with a curved shoulder at your desk. All this makes your posture poor. Office ergonomics help you adjust your chair and desk to make you feel comfortable at work.
Sit comfortably, resting your back against the chair. Keep your knees at the same angle as your hip, or slightly lower. Keep your feet flat on the floor. Use the armrests to keep them in a natural position.
You may not realize your posture is the problem:
When you feel pain, you hardly consider your sitting or standing posture is the reason for it. Understand your posture and try to correct it. Excessive sitting or standing causes back pain or whole-body discomfort.
How does poor posture affect your productivity?
Your body alignment has a direct connection to your productivity. Poor posture will make you less a
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