Take a (Safe) Seat

Whether you’re sitting at a nursing station or an office desk, you’re at risk for wrist, back, neck and hip issues, to name just a few. The fact is, most of us sit more than we ever have before due to the changing nature of how we work.

Andrea Ohmann, D.C., a chiropractor in the Texas Health Pain Relief & Wellness Center, offers a few tips on how to avoid overuse, abuse and stress on your body when you’re sitting. Read more here.

Sit Properly

To minimize stress on your neck, back, shoulders and hips:

• Take the time to adjust the chair to fit you.
• If you have neck or shoulder discomfort, raise the armrests of your chair to support your forearms without pushing the shoulders toward the ears.
• Use a chair that places you in an upright posture and encourages full arm movement. A pear-shaped back design provides spinal support while freeing your shoulder blades and arms to move properly.
• Keep your feet on the ground, hip width apart. Consider placing a footstool under your desk to keep you from crossing your legs or shifting weight unevenly between hips.