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No, most people don’t realise (including ourselves) that sometimes the way you sit is harmful for your posture and changing a few bad habits can save you a world of pain in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If like me you work long hours on a computer theres a good chance you’re doing it all wrong. Here is how it should be done<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n Keep your upper back straight and make sure you have a good supporting chair so your lower back is properly supported. Your lower back has a natural curve that needs to be supported by your chair, this will reduce strain dramatically. <\/span><\/p>\n Make sure your forearms and wrists are parallel to the floor and elbows by your side in an L shape. This will help prevent RSI<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Rest your feet so they’re flat to the floor, if this isn\u2019t possible get a footrest<\/span><\/a>, they don\u2019t cost much and your work will probably buy you one. Keep your knees just slightly lower than your hips and if you’re one of those odd ones resist the urge to cross your legs as this may contribute to other posture related problems.<\/span><\/p>\n Your monitor should be at eye level and about an arms length away. This may be hard for some of your freelancers out there sat in a coffee shop on your laptop. But there are subtle laptop stands<\/span><\/a> out there that will do the job! Not doing this will result in your neck bending down which will eventually become uncomfortable.<\/span><\/p>\nHow should I sit?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
1. Support your back!<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
2. Adjust your chair correctly.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
3. Keep your feet on the ground.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
4. Keep your screen at eye level.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
5. Keep your mouse and keyboard close by.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n