A lot of people spend most of their day sitting down, be it when working in an office, commuting, or even when studying. Sitting down for a long period of time can result in different types of adverse health effects, including bad posture.
Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments. Sitting with a straight back and shoulders will not only improve a person’s physical health but can make them feel more confident.
The best sitting position depends on a person’s height, the chair they are using, and the activity they are doing while sitting. There are different tips on how to achieve a good sitting posture for different occasions, but for the purpose of context, this article will focus on how to improve sitting posture when working at a computer for long periods.
Ways to improve your sitting position when working on your computer:
- Customize your workspaces, I.e., add footrests, wrist pads, or backrests to make work seamless.
- Use a sit-stand desk to alternate between sitting and standing at different periods
- Use an ergonomic chair, a knee chair or a yoga ball
- Keep the monitor at arm’s length and no more than 2 inches above your eye level to avoid neck pain.
- Position the keyboard and mouse closer together to avoid over-reaching.
As sole dealers of Herman Miller in Nigeria, we advise that you should endeavour to peruse their variety of ergonomic chairs, and also to purchase at least one, so as to enhance your comfort when sitting for long hours. These luxury chairs are designed for efficiency and comfort in your working environment. Now, you no longer have to worry about back aches, stiffness and discomfort while being productive at your workspace.