How Do You Maintain Good Posture While Working On The Computer?
Proper posture is incredibly important for maintaining an attractive upright comportment and avoiding back pain later in life. Here are a few easy steps to keep your posture top-notch if you spend many hours behind a computer keyboard every day. GET IN POSITION: Good posture while at a computer keyboard involves having your back straight up, your feet flat upon the floor, wrists straight, and elbows bent 90-95 degrees (essentially horizontal). Thighs should be supported on chair with the seat edge 2-3″ above your knee crease. Your head should be straight above your shoulders, only slightly forward, anywhere from 18″-30″ away from your monitor. SET UP YOUR COMPUTER PROPERLY: If you have a laptop with attached monitor and keyboard, it is very difficult to avoid being hunched over your keyboard and far too close to the computer screen. You put an extra pound of force on your vertebrae for every inch that your head is craned forward, so it’s important to invest in an external/USB keyboard
