The right way to sit (Faulty sitting posture can cause severe pain in the back)

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 5:43 PM

DR. YASH GULATI (A Delhi-based orthopaedician)

Summary:

Tips to avoid backache
  • Always maintain good sitting posture

  • If pain occurs, apply some pain balm like Iodex instead of relying on drug management initailly.

  • Do not sit continuously for a long duration at a stretch. Stand up, stretch your back muscles, and stroll around for a few minutes.

  • Do small jobs like fetching a glass of water or files

  • Avoid extensive, continuous traveling. Take short breaks

  • Avoid high heeled shoes

  • Choose your chair according to your height and comfort.

  • See your doctor if pain persists for more than two weeks.


Ergonomic seating

  • Ensure that your hands, wrists, and forearms are in a row, almost parallel to the floor.

  • Ensure that your head and torso are in-line with head slightly bent forward, facing the front and balanced.

  • Ensure that your shoulders are at ease with upper arms hanging normally at the sides.

  • Ensure that your elbows are close to your body and bent between 90 and 110 degrees.

  • The feet should be either supported by a footrest or relaxing on the floor.

  • Ensure that your knees and hips are in almost the same height with your feet slightly forward.



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