Dr Adriaan Liebenberg My Spine Explained | Page 101

My Spine Explained Ensure that your back is well supported and that you maintain an upright position. The backrest of the chair should be upright and provide proper support for your back, neck and head. A small cushion or rolled towel can be placed in the hollow of your back to allow for better lumbar support. Correct sitting posture while writing Ergonomically designed posture chairs are ideal to prevent spinal pain. Your head should be aligned with your shoulders and hips. The seat should ideally be able to tilt slightly forward. Adjust the height of the chair so that your hips are slightly higher than your knees. Place one foot slightly more forward than the other and alternate the position of your feet throughout the day. Writing on a surface that slopes upwards will help you in maintaining an upright position of your head and prevent you from slouching. The height of the desk is also important, because your elbows should be just below the level of the desk. It is important to maintain an upright position; do not slouch. Do not sit for long periods at a time and try to get up and move around every half hour. Correct sitting posture while working at a computer Ergonomically designed posture chairs are ideal to prevent spinal pain. Your head should be aligned with your shoulders and hips. The seat should ideally be able to tilt slightly forward. Adjust the height of the chair so that your hips are slightly higher than your knees. Place one foot slightly more forward than the other and alternate the position of your feet throughout the day. The height of the desk is important and your elbows should be on the same level as the keyboard; keep your shoulders relaxed. 100