The right posture to sit in while working from home
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01/8This is the right posture to sit in while working on your laptop
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We all thought what could be better than working from the comfort of our homes. But now that we all are doing that, we can't wait to get back to our office chair and table. Mainly because we don't have a designated workstation at home and work from home has ruined our posture. Sitting in the wrong postures (that we all do), while working on the laptop can cause muscle spasm, pain in the back, neck and shoulders. All of this causes physical unrest, which we all are dealing with right now.
We are working round the clock, which is making it tiring, both physically and mentally.
02/8The problems caused by bad posture
Bad posture puts stress on the spine, muscles and bones, causing pain and weakness. It also makes one feel uncomfortable throughout the day. Poor posture can also hamper the blood circulation that can cause varicose veins. Moreover, bad posture can affect breathing as improper body alignment restricts one from breathing optimally.
03/8Wrong postures to sit-in
Though we all know but we still do it - sitting on the bed while working on the laptop. This can lead to pain in the lower back and legs and make one susceptible to developing slip disc.
Working from bed cannot just impact your working hours but also your sleep. If you sit on the bed all day, your body starts associating wake hours with the bed, instead of sleeping hours.
The wrong posture initially affects neuromuscular tissues. If not taken care, continuous pressure is created inside the spinal cord, which can finally end up causing slip disc.
04/8The right posture to sit-in
Workout
Before you plan to sit down for work, do a 30 minute light workout. You can also do this workout after finishing work. This will help regulate the blood flow throughout your body.
05/8Get up and get moving
Do not keep sitting on the chair for long hours. Set an alarm for every 30 minutes and get up. During this 5-minute break, you can take a round or two of your house or do some simple stretches.
06/8Choose the right chair
Make sure your chair has back support. To lift yourself, you can use some cushions at the bottom and also at the back to sit upright. Sitting upright is the best way to support your back.
07/8Place the laptop correctly
Your laptop should be placed at a surface, which is parallel to your head. This will support your neck and not cause back and neck strain.
08/8Stretch your legs
Stretch your legs while sitting and ensure there is enough leg space to avoid cramping, discomfort and pain. Sitting in the wrong posture cannot just cause back pain but also leg pain.
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