January 27th, 2012 | 
Author: Sit Up Straight!
Poor sitting postures are major causes of neck and back pain.
Sitting posture while at your computer should be as follows:
- Adjust your chair so that your hips are 3 inches higher than your knees
- Your back should recline slightly so your back is at a 135 degree angle
- Your back should rest against the back of the chair with a lumbar roll supporting spine
- Your monitor should be 20-28 inches from your eyes
- Feet are flat on floor
- Shoulders relaxed
- Elbows at a 90 degree angle
- Wrists in neutral position and resting on palms or wrist support, not edge of desk
Follow the 50-10 rule. For every 50 minutes you work sitting at your desk, take a 10 minute break. During your break, walk around, stretch out your muscles.
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