Why is body position or posture important while sitting?
Poor arrangement of the workstation encourages an awkward body position. A poor body position or posture can hinder breathing and blood circulation and contribute to injuries affecting people’s ability to move. What should I avoid while sitting? • Sitting on a chair that is too high. • Tilting the head forward. This helps prevent neck injury. • Sitting without lumbar support. This helps prevent back pain. • Working with arms raised. This helps prevent neck and shoulder pain. • Bending wrists. This helps prevent muscle cramps. • Working with unsupported forearms. This helps prevent shoulder and back pain. • Cramming thighs under a worktable. This reduces blood circulation. • Working with legs dangling. This destabilizes the body causing tiredness. • Pressure on an underside of thighs. This reduces back flow of blood and can cause swelling in the legs. • Sitting on a chair that has poor support. It can overturn and cause injuries. How does sitting on a chair that is too low affect your b
