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Office Posture
September 30, 2008 |
You might not consider typing at your desk a hazardous activity. But it could be
in you’re not practicing proper posture. “It’s a very, very, common cause of neck
and back pain we call it cumulative trauma disorder,” says Interventional Pain Management
Specialist Dr. Annette Tugaoen.
Hours of poor posture at work can catch up to you and cause pain in several areas
of your body. “Repetitive strain injury or repetitive stress injury - it doesn’t
just affect the neck and back, it also affects your shoulders, your elbows or your
wrists.”
There are some simple things you can do at the office to prevent back, neck, and
joint pain. “Proper posture should be starting from your neck going down. Your eyes
should be at least parallel to the computer or slightly lower,” says Dr. Tugaoen.
She advises to make sure your wrists and hands are at a neutral position and your
elbows remain close to your body.
And don’t forget to keep the lower half of your body in a health position. Dr. Tugaoen
suggests, “Your hips should be about 90 degrees and your thighs should be parallel
to the floor. Make sure that there’s a space between the edge of your seat and your
knees.” Your feet should rest on the floor. If your chair is too high, Dr. Tugaoen
suggests using a foot rest.
Physicians also suggest taking short, frequent breaks to walk and stretch your muscles
while at work. |
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