Do you start your day at work by
sitting straight on the chair but end up slouching on it for hours? Well, all
of us do that invariably! But are you aware how lethal this habit can turn out
to be?
The Head of Physiotherapy
Department at MGS Hospital, Dr DheerjaBabbarpoints out, “Poor posture at work
is one of the biggest causes of pinched nerves, chronic neck pain, backache, and
numbness in the arms, hands and legs.”
It is important to note that wrong
workplace posture has many other implications than just the physical ones. According
to Dr DheerjaBabbar,bad posture may often lead to workplace stress, reduced
productivity, low morale, and poor overall health.
What many people ─ especially those
who have an office job ─ fail to realise is that a simple act of correcting
your posture can help you fight crookedness, headaches, neck pain and lumber
pain.
So here’s a list of simple tricks
by Dr Dheerja Babbar that can prove extremely beneficial in improving your
posture gradually:
ü The
best way to keep a check on your off-kilter posture is to ensure that your ears
are absolutely in line with your shoulders.
ü Do
not cross your legs while sitting. Your feet should always fall flat on the
ground. And if that makes you uncomfortable, use a small stand to prop your
feet.
ü Use
a lumber support pillow. This would keep your spine straight.
ü Avoid
sitting in one place all day long. Get up from your chair after an hour or so
and take mini-walks. It will improve blood circulation and concentration.
ü Minimise
your chances of getting rounded shoulders by pulling them back and down
multiple times for short intervals while sitting. Your chest should be up and
out.
ü Do
simple desk yoga for a couple of minutes every day. Stretch your arms and legs
to reduce fatigue and strengthen your muscles.
It is advisable to see an
experienced physiotherapist to learn the ways of tackling common posture
mistakes. You could also visit www.mgshospital.com and
book an appointment with Dr Dheerja Babbar for consultation regarding posture
correction at work.
So
sit up and stop slouching!
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