Maintain The Right Posture And Get Back Into Your Natural Shape

Pandemic’s Posture Impact

Sitting long hours at the office or home leads to an inactive lifestyle and increased screen time, causing posture issues and aches in your body. The most common problems are facing sore neck pain and stiffness due to reduced movement.

Sitting Right

• Identify your sitting bones by sitting on a firm chair and feeling for bony areas on each side supporting your body weight.
• Sitting bones maintain an upright posture, preventing pain and it looks confident.

Ideal Sitting Position

• Sit with your back against the chair and hips at the chair’s bend, ensuring feet are flat on the floor or a footrest.
• Avoid crossing legs or sitting unevenly to balance your pelvis and maintain proper alignment.
• Position your knees at or slightly below hip level and keep your eyes aligned with the top third of your screen.

Posture Tips While Working

• Find a space with a natural light. It is good for better sleep and balance your hormones.
• Alternate between sitting and standing surfaces, like a kitchen counter, to prevent strain on your spine and neck.
• Move every 45 minutes, doing stretches or short activities to keep your body relaxed.

Exercise for Better Posture

• Believe me, includes 30 minutes of exercises like stretches, strength training, yoga, and pilates to nourish joints and maintain flexibility. Also, it heals your body.
• Maintain core and back muscles to support an upright posture and focus on stretches that lengthen the body for 10-20 second holds.

Keep in mind, that the right sitting posture including movement and exercises in your routine will aid in combating the effects of an inactive lifestyle.