deepstash
Beta
Deepstash brings you key ideas from the most inspiring articles like this one:
Read more efficiently
Save what inspires you
Remember anything
Top 10 Ways to Fix Your Terrible Posture
10
Key Ideas
Save all ideas
Get the Wii Fit
... to play games that require balancing and movement.
Playing any games while standing up is also an alternative, as sitting all day is bad for us.
136 SAVES
642 READS
Test Your Posture
Test your back and neck posture against a wall or check proper posture illustrations to find any areas you need to work on when standing.
Be more aware of your feet when you’re standing and adjust your weight so it’s distributed evenly across both feet.
146 SAVES
482 READS
Core Strengthening Exercises
Do pilates and other core strengthening exercises to help you stand taller and maintain a proper posture.
Yoga also does that and emphasizes body awareness and balance.
164 SAVES
519 READS
Sit at a 135 Degree Angle
... and adjust your workspace accordingly to put less strain on your spine. Ensure you’ve got a chair that supports your back and is ergonomic for your workspace.
126 SAVES
432 READS
Adjust Your Posture in Every Situation
Besides your desk, rearview mirror, kitchen counters, pillows and mattresses are also things that influence your posture and need to be kept in mind.
133 SAVES
366 READS
Learn to Breathe Properly
... and more effectively, using your diaphragm. Also try breathing exercises that focus on lengthening your spine and engaging your waist muscles and lower core muscles.
150 SAVES
404 READS
Use Apps to Improve Your Posture
Remembering to stand and sit properly is hard work, so thankfully there are apps to help us out.
Use apps that warn you when you’re slouching.
141 SAVES
380 READS
Hold Your Phone and Tablet Properly
Hold your devices properly, straight in front of you or prop it up perpendicular to the table, so you won’t be constantly craning your neck down to stare at them.
129 SAVES
353 READS
Fix Your Workstation
Find the ideal desk height and keep your feet flat on the floor when sitting (the right seat height is level with your knees).
119 SAVES
219 READS
Do Posture-Correcting Exercises
... to train your body to be in the proper position, with the least amount of strain possible on your supporting muscles. But so a doctor if you have serious posture issues or pain.
125 SAVES
365 READS
SIMILAR ARTICLES & IDEAS:
12
Key Ideas
Your workspace matters
When you spend hours at your desk every day, even the smallest features of your workspace – such as the position of your monitor or the height of your chair– can greatly affect your productivity an...
Optimal Workspace Lighting
- The best kind of light you can have in your office is natural light. It helps our bodies maintain our internal "clocks" or circadian rhythms which affects our sleep and energy.
- Poor lighting, whether it's dim lighting or harsh lighting from overhead fluorescent lights, can cause eye strain, stress, and fatigue.
- Don't sit with your back to a window unless you can shade it.
- Don't sit facing a window because that will make reading a monitor difficult.
- If you use a task lamp at your desk, position it so the bottom of the lampshade is at about the height of your chin when it's on.
Office Plants
- Indoor plants prevent fatigue during attention-demanding work.
- Even just having a window view of live greenery can be restorative and keep us focused.
- A peace lily plant requires little sunlight to survive and you only have to water it when the soil is dried out and is also great for cleaning the air.
- Cacti and aloe plants are other low-maintenance plants to consider.
4
Key Ideas
Simple Ways To Fix Posture
- Balance-specific workouts address posture and balance problems.
- Quick posture checks in the mirror before and during balance exercises can help you get the most from your...
Good Posture Signs
- chin parallel to the floor
- shoulders even (roll your shoulders up, back, and down to help achieve this)
- neutral spine (no flexing or arching to overemphasize the curve in your lower back)
- arms at your sides with elbows straight and even
- abdominal muscles braced
- hips even
- knees even and pointing straight ahead
- body weight distributed evenly on both feet.
Musculature Fitness And Posture
- Muscles with reduced flexibility limit your range of motion and over time it may lead to posture issues.
- The "core muscles" of the back, side, pelvis, and buttocks form a sturdy central link between your upper and lower body. Imbalances in one muscle affect the others.
- Weak core muscles encourage slumping, which tips your body forward and thus off balance, while strong lower leg muscles also help keep you steady when standing.
10
Key Ideas
Aches and pains
With the 2020 pandemic, many people are required to stay home.
If you're one of these people, you may be noticing new aches and pains you did not experience at the office.
Ergonomic furniture
Many companies follow an ANSI-HFS standard in the design of their computer workstations, which incorporates ergonomic furniture and accessories.
Most homes don't have the space to accommodate ergonomic office furniture, nor do most people invest in it. If you're working from home using your computer on a regular table or you sit in a lounge chair or on your bed, chances are you aren't in a healthy posture. It could potentially lead to musculoskeletal injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, or even deep vein thrombosis.
Your computer screen
View your computer screen with a straight neck. Put your screen in front of you at a comfortable viewing height. Don't look down at your screen or angle your screen, so you must twist your neck.
You may have to put the screen on a pile of books or on a cardboard box to raise it to a comfortable viewing position.