Posture
We at seatingmind.com have a collection of office chairs that are lifestyle altering solutions to a common problem. This article addresses sitting posture. If you do not have the correct office chair where you spend most of your walking hours., your body's aches and pains will remind you of those hours you spent in an uncomfortable chair even hours after you left the office.
Sitting positions for good posture
When you sit with a straight back and shoulders, you will not only improve your health, you will feel more confident.
What is good posture?
Good posture means that all the parts of the body involved in sitting (or standing) have the correct amounts of muscle tension.
If you focus on good posture, you will reduce strain, wear and tear on the joints, on the muscles and on your ligaments, You will maintain better balance, and improve spine health.
Best sitting position
There is no perfect sitting position. It all depends on a person's height, the chair and the type of activity,
Some tips on how to improve your posture:
- use a foot rest or keep your feet flat on the floor
- do not cross your knees or ankles on a regular basis
- there should be a small space between the back of your knees and the chair
- your knees should be at the same height or slightly lower than your hips
- ankles should be in front of your knees
- keep your shoulders relaxed
- knees and forearms should be parallel to the floor
- keep your elbows to the side, forming an L shape in the arms
- sit straight, look forward, without neck strain
- push your back against the chair, use a lumbar support cushion if there is a gap between the lower back and the chair
- do not sit too long, take breaks and walk around
We carry many solutions to improve your posture at seatingmind.com .
