I tend to slouch a lot when I sit for long periods at a time. There are several reasons for this, but the main reason I think is that I don't sit in a chair with a back in it.
Anyway, what are some ways that help you keep good posture while sitting?
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I love my standing desk but before I got one, I had a few things I'd do to keep good posture.
2 tips for sitters:
I think those back braces do work because it prevents you from slouching. I've used a yoga strap to do the same thing but never have tried for the entire day - seems like it could get annoying. I love sitting on my exercise ball which helps keep better posture too and is super fun.
Theres also these new devices: uprightpose.com that will vibrate when you slouch. I keep getting ads for them but haven't tried them.
I see those crazy ads for that thing you put on your back. Seems odd to me. I think there are some decently priced standing desks if you want that. Sometimes I just need to get up and make sure I'm walking away from my desk at work a couple of times per day, stretch, etc.
Hmm might do the yoga strap!
Lol I'm not gonna pay 80 bucks for a thing I put on my back to tell me to not slouch. I'm getting some Juicero vibes from this product.
Posts like this remind me that I need to think about it 🙃
Sticky note on the edge of my monitor with "POSTURE!" written on it.
I used to slouch/hunch all the time, walking, sitting, any available opportunity.
A while ago I visited a physiotherapist and they suggested to start small. Find a short interval to practice good posture, like the length of a song if you listen to music while you work. If you notice you've slipped, no worries – try again at the start of the next song.
Build that up over a few years and I get compliments on my posture.
I have a standing desk, but truth be told I don't use it much... oops. I'll definitely be revisiting it once I have a new setup when I move though.
There's also these back braces / back support things...
But they seem pretty gimmicky to me. Although if you've had experience with a thing like this, would love to hear about your experience.
Also, I noticed that sitting up straight while eating helps with my digestion!
I had really bad posture for years & it got to the point where I had back pain. I started fixing it by:
I make sure my monitors are so high that I can only look at them properly if my posture is good. Then recently I got this ergonomic mechanical keyboard to help keep my scapula in the proper position by not having to bring my wrists together.
One thing most people neglect is proper exercise. Having adequate strength and flexibility in key muscle groups is very important. Doing exercises (correctly) that strengthen you back, abs, and glutes will really help achieve good posture. You can check out videos by Athlean X for info, that guy really knows his stuff.
A few things to keep in mind that should help you out.
Oh gosh I code from bed too much. When I work work I try to alternate between sit and stand a lot.
When at home, I grab a peanut-shaped massage ball and put it between the seat and my lower back. You've got move constantly to keep and the ball in place. I find this beneficial for your lumbar and coccyx areas and not as distracting at it seems. IMO good posture also means shifting your weight often.
This is a great prompt!
I have found that even with a great desk, chair, pillow, or belt I can still slouch. The key, for me, is simply my own awareness of my posture. I am also trying to eliminate as much of a carbon/ wasteful capitalism footprint as I possibly can.
Correcting my posture for myself is as simple as squeezing what few abs I have. It causes me to...
Keeping my wrists lifted off the top of the laptop helps as lot as well. It pushes my shoulders back, and prompts me to push my chest forward and pull my abdomen up.
Practicing yoga with my desk posture in mind helped me learn the commands I give myself and what good posture feels like. Call it a Ruby method -> correct_posture(action, body part, direction).
Naturally what follows is... how do I ensure I actually do this? I've found that one type of reminder only works for a random amount of time, but I've used several techniques to remind myself including...
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I don't! :D
My posture when standing is good, however.
Core strength training and yoga help a lot.
Very relevant topic – thanks for posting!
I have terrible sitting posture, but I don't seem to have had too much trouble with my back so far.
A few things I do, not sure how much this helps...