Incorrect Sitting Positions Can Cause Aches And Pains
Incorrect Sitting Positions Can Cause Aches And Pains
Sitting at computer desks for long periods of time can be very challenging on a person's body. If you are not sitting in the appropriate position, you could end up with all sorts of aches and pains. This includes lower back pain, neck pain, knee pain and even a tingling sensation in your hands and feet.
Before you take a seat, make sure that the seat of your desk chair is at such a height that your feet will be flat on the floor and your knees equal to or slightly lower than your hips when you sit back. Your hips should then be pressed back as far as possible in your desk chair. Your lower and upper back should be backed and the back of the office chair should be at a slightly reclined angle.
The following point to consider when working at computer desks is the position of your keyboard. The keyboards should be directly in front of the body with the keys centered. Avoid overreaching for your mouse and keyboard - sit quite close to your desk to avoid this.
Most keyboards can be altered to some extent. Make sure that your keyboard lies in such a way that your wrists and hands are straight, your elbows in a slightly open position and your shoulder muscles as relaxed as possible.
Your palms should only rest between keystrokes and not while you are typing. Your wrists needs to be used to maintain a natural position and if you are working on hard surfaces, it's wise to pad these surfaces to take some force of your wrist and palms.
Your monitor is the next subject on the agenda. It needs to be positioned directly in front of you, above your computer keyboard and you need to sit at least an arm's length away from the screen. Be mindful that your neck is in a comfortable and neutral position and make sure that you reduce glare by placing the screen so that you are looking slightly down at it.
Much time is spent sitting at computer desks on a daily basis. Take proper care to sit properly to avoid a lot of strain on your physique.