PAPERmaking! FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY ® Volume 10, Number 2, 2024
9. Regularly check that your head is not protruding forward. You’ll really want to be aware of this bad habit and make a conscious effort to avoid it. Research has found that for every inch your head moves forward, there’s an extra 10 pounds of weight placed on your neck! Protruding your head forward when seated can lead to forward head posture, which can results in an array of health issues including neck and back pain, muscle spasms, arthritis of the neck, restricted breathing, headaches and migraine, insomnia, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue, numbness and tingling in your arms and hands, and temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) pain.
10. Take periodic breaks & Stretch out. Try to take a short break from sitting at least once every hour to move around your office. This can help to relieve pain and prevent muscle tightness. During your breaks, you can try doing simple stretches to relieve muscle tightness and improve blood flow. Simple exercises that can be done in your office include: – Neck range of motion (flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation) – Shoulder shrugs – Calf raises – Ankle pumps – Lunges – Doorway stretch
In Conclusion If you’re like many people, you spent countless hours seated at your desk and you may be suffering with aches and pains due to poor posture. Bad sitting habits, such as slouching or crossing your legs, can have a detrimental impact on the health of your spine. Fortunately, these bad habits can be corrected by following the tips outlines above. Simple changes to your workspace and your sitting posture can go a long way to improving the health of your spine.
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Article 11 – Sitting Posture at a Desk
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