Chiropractic Advice - Correct Sitting Posture at Computer

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1. Let your wrists rest on the desk with your computer directly in front of you.

2. Elbows should hang down (straight).

3. Have your chair (and desk) at the correct height so your eyes are level with the top of the computer screen. Have your buttocks near the rear of the chair and utilise the built-in back-support (where applicable or purchase a Lumbar D-Roll for the chair). Make sure the back-support is at the correct height for your lumbar curve.

4. Your knees should be slightly lower than your hip joints.

5. And your feet should be placed firmly on the ground in front of you (a foot rest may be required if your feet don't reach the floor).

This advice should help prevent forward slouching, rolled shoulders and a forward head/neck positioning. Regular breaks should be taken and appropriate exercises & stretches should also be performed to help reduce physical stress and maintain a good healthy posture.

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