Sitting Posture
How to Sit at a Desk
NHS recommends certain tips for proper sitting posture at a computer:
Adjust screen to eye level
Forearms parallel to the ground and level with keyboard
Legs parallel
to the ground
Feet flat on the ground (use a stool if needed)
Shoulders in
line with hips
Arms at your side and bent to 90 degrees
Adjust your chair to support lower back
Keep frequently used objects in reach
to avoid stretching!
For more information please: https://www.nhs.uk
Adjust screen to eye level
Forearms parallel to the ground and level with keyboard
Legs parallel
to the ground
Feet flat on the ground (use a stool if needed)
Shoulders in
line with hips
Arms at your side and bent to 90 degrees
Adjust your chair to support lower back
Keep frequently used objects in reach
to avoid stretching!
For more information please: https://www.nhs.uk
​Common Posture Mistakes:
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Slouching in a chair
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Hunched back
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Poking your chin out
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Rounded shoulders
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Squeezing your phone between your ear and shoulder
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Form more information please visit: https://www.nhs.uk
Why Do We Need To Sit Properly?
Since sitting puts extra strain on your back, poor posture can put strain on the muscles and ligaments in your back and make them overstretched. Good sitting posture can minimize or help prevent back pain and back problems.
Hover over the boxes to find out more about potential risks of poor posture:
Muscular Back Pain
Sitting can cause muscle tension and hinder blood circulation to the muscles in the back
Pinched Back Nerve
Poor sitting posture puts added pressure on the nerve tissue of spinal bone
Herniated Disc
Increased risk when sitting with poor posture due to adding excessive pressure to the area
For more Information please visit: https://www.livestrong.com