Top tips to help you through the working day back pain free
/We're nearly at the end of Chiropractic Awareness Week for this year and the British Chiropractic Association have kindly put together some top tips for you:
Sit up Straight
- relax when sitting in your seat
- make sure your bottom is resting against the seat back
- your shoulder blades should touch the back rest
- keep arms relaxed and close to the body
- place your arms on the desk when typing
- when driving, tilt the seat backwards slightly so that it feels natural
Be Computer Compatible
- make sure the top of the screen is level with the eyebrows
- tilt the chair slightly forward so that the knees are lower than the hips and feet are flat on the floor
- limit tablet or laptop use away from a desk, it encourages poor posture!
Take Regular Breaks
- don't sit for more than 20-30 minutes at a time
- stand up to stretch, change position and walk around a little
- if you can't get up, at least massage the back of your head and neck
Drink Up
- drink water instead of tea and coffee