The hips, knees, and elbows are bent at 90 degree angles and the elbows are supported on armrests.
The spine is firmly back against the chair and lumbar support is added as needed to allow a snug fit.
The abdominals are pulled “up and in” for as long and as often as possible to support the spine.
The shoulder blades are gently squeezed or the shoulders are rolled partially backward to maintain proper shoulder/thoracic posture.
The head and ears are positioned directly over the shoulders, not forward to them.
Computer work is directly at eye level or slightly below; Desk work is propped up at an angle and the chin is tucked prior to looking down.
Why Should I Sit With Proper Posture?
Decreased incidence of headaches or neck pain.
Decreased end of the day backaches.
Decreased future probability of disc related injuries as sitting already increases your disc pressure significantly more than in standing or lying down; thus improper sitting posture increases that pressure even more.
Increased muscle performance during work duties.
Increased productivity in your work day and increased longevity in your career.
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