Effective Tips for Maintaining Posture and Health While Working
Long hours of sitting at your computer or laptop can adversely affect your health and posture. The human body isn’t designed for extended periods of sitting, and if you find yourself feeling drained throughout the day, it might be time to adjust your chair and workstation.
A few minor adjustments, such as modifying the seat height and back tilt, can greatly enhance your posture and relieve stress on your back muscles and spine. At Acquire Modular, we prioritize the “feel-good” factor and provide you with valuable tips and aesthetically pleasing, functional designs.
Follow these straightforward tips to improve your posture and overall mood:
- Sit upright with your back straight and your shoulders retracted. Your buttocks should touch the back of your chair.
- Keep your knees bent at a right angle, level with or slightly higher than your hips. Use a footrest if necessary.
- Avoid crossing your legs and keep your feet flat on the floor.
- Make sure to move around in your seat periodically.
- When using an ergonomic chair that rolls and pivots, avoid twisting at the waist. Instead, turn your entire body.
- Adjust your chair height to sit close to your work, tilting it towards you. Rest your elbows and arms on your chair or desk, keeping your shoulders relaxed.
- Take a break every 50-60 minutes and walk at least 20 steps during each break.
- Regularly lean backward to minimize pressure on your inter-vertebral discs. A few neck exercises can help relieve strain on your lower back and neck muscles.
- Maintain a good sitting position and use an ergonomic chair that provides ample lumbar support.
- The top of your computer screen should be slightly below or at eye level.
- Keep your shoulders straight, aligning your ears with your shoulders.
- Blink frequently to reduce eye strain. Occasionally look far away for 20 seconds. This technique is highly relaxing.
- Choose an office chair with adjustment mechanisms that are accessible while sitting. Invest wisely in office chairs, opting for those with logical, intuitive, and easy-to-operate adjustment mechanisms.