- Break from keyboard/mouse work and reading /writing every 15 to 30 minutes.
- Sit back in your chair. Get out of it every half hour.
- Do not lean on your elbows, at your side.
- Stand to reach any material(s). Stand to read.
- Hold the phone. Stand to talk whenever possible. Use a headset if necessary.
- Use two hands to grip; avoid pinch grip. Use gloves to assist gripping.
- Reduce your grip on writing tools and/or the mouse. Use appropriate writing tools.
- Slow your typing pace/minimize keyboard pressure.
- Float across the keyboard, keeping wrists straight.
- Use your whole arm to move the mouse; do not deviate your wrist.
- Use keyboard commands as much as possible (i.e. avoid the mouse!).
- Spread the workload between hands (e.g. try using the mouse with nondominant hand).
- Turn to face your task (e.g. when taking notes, using the phone , lifting).
Sit up Straight
Sit/Stand Up Straight!
Good posture is really, really, really important. At Harbor Family Chiropractic, we want to give you the tools you need to keep your spine aligned at all times. Most importantly while you are doing the things you do every day, all day- working, driving, sleeping.
The obvious benefit to having good posture is that you simply look much better. Our bodies are like machines and need to be lined up correctly in order to function properly.
Posture affects how others see you and as you see yourself. It reflects your personality, your confidence, your attitude, your abilities and your health. There is a direct relationship between how you stand, sit and walk, and how you feel.
The effects of poor posture can be serious in terms of health, comfort and efficiency, causing fatigue. If not corrected, poor posture can affect the health and well-being of the individual throughout his or her life. Poor posture contributes to shallow breathing, a cramped chest cavity, faulty digestion, poor elimination; and poor circulation, each of which affects not only the functions of the individual organs, but also the system. Lack of energy and reduced coordination are just two of many symptoms of a body that is not functioning efficiently.
Many postural faults can be helped. Dr. Stacey Gillis at Harbor Family Chiropractic wants to help you with the tools needed to correct your posture and ultimately heal your ailments caused by poor posture. For more information, visit: https://www.costamesachiro.com.