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Tips to protect your spine
About 90 per cent of the population will suffer from back or neck pain when they reach adulthood. When it comes to the spine, prevention is best.
Take short frequent breaks away from the computer.
Sit up straight on and off every 10-15 minutes, periodically stand up, walk around and stretch every hour.
Do regular stretching and strengthening exercises.
Keep the top of the computer screen at eye-level.
This way you will be looking down at the screen at a 15- to 20-degree angle which is less strenuous on the neck.
Adopt a good sitting posture
Sit upright and make sure both the feet are on the floor, and the elbows, knees, hips and ankles are at a 90-degree angle. Place a cushion against the back of the chair to support the lower back. When typing for prolonged periods, sit close to the table and rest the elbows on the table to relieve stress from the shoulders and neck.
About 90 per cent of the population will suffer from back or neck pain when they reach adulthood. When it comes to the spine, prevention is best.
Take short frequent breaks away from the computer.
Sit up straight on and off every 10-15 minutes, periodically stand up, walk around and stretch every hour.
Do regular stretching and strengthening exercises.
Keep the top of the computer screen at eye-level.
This way you will be looking down at the screen at a 15- to 20-degree angle which is less strenuous on the neck.
Adopt a good sitting posture
Sit upright and make sure both the feet are on the floor, and the elbows, knees, hips and ankles are at a 90-degree angle. Place a cushion against the back of the chair to support the lower back. When typing for prolonged periods, sit close to the table and rest the elbows on the table to relieve stress from the shoulders and neck.