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 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 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.
Hmm might do the yoga strap!
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.
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.
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.
Posts like this remind me that I need to think about it 🙃
A few things to keep in mind that should help you out.
I don't. Standing desk.
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.
Hitting the gym twice a week using the rowing machine for at least 30 minutes helped me a lot with my posture.
I just received a new chair from Aliexpress for less than €100.
That's just my first impression but the chair is definitely more pleasant than my old chair. With a back support, my back thanks me !