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How to Maintain Good Computer Posture in the Workplace

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December 16, 2021 by Home Jobs By Mom
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To maintain good computer posture in the workplace, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with sitting for long periods of time. Working at a desk all day can strain your back, shoulders, and neck.

If you have decided to work from home, your situation can worsen since you are probably not equipped with an ergonomic workstation. However, that doesn't mean you have to work with a poor posture. You shouldn't have to endure pain and aches.

If you learn how to improve your posture working from home, you will feel much better about spending hours in front of your computer screen day after day. Remember that no matter how hard you work to improve your posture, your muscles might still feel tensed if you are constantly under a lot of stress. There is a strong link between stress, poor posture, and back pain.

If you can find healthy ways to manage your stress, your posture should improve naturally. If the pain persists, visit a physiotherapy clinic for long-term treatment. In addition, check out these eight tips to improve your posture when working from home:

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1. Don't work in bed or on your couch

lumbar cushion for Good Computer Posture

If this is your first time working from home, you might be tempted to work in bed or on your couch. After a while, you will realize that this isn't such a good idea after all.

To improve your posture, be sure to work at a table, or even better, at a desk. This will allow you to be more comfortable over long periods, get proper lumbar support, and keep everything you need within your arm's reach.

2. Install your computer screen at eye level for good posture at desk

Are you working with a laptop computer? If so, bending your neck to look at your screen for hours is undoubtedly responsible for pain, soreness, and stiffness.

To fix this problem, install your laptop on a stand so the screen can be at eye level. This way, you will be able to keep your neck in a neutral position while you work.

3. Make sure you have good lumbar support

If you have an ergonomic office chair at home, use it. If you use a regular office chair or just a chair you took from your kitchen, make sure you still have good lumbar support.

You can use a lumbar support cushion or simply a small pillow to support your lower back and avoid muscle strain. This is even more important if you regularly suffer from lower back pain.

4. Keep your elbows at the right angle while you work

Good computer posture is all about keeping your spine, but also your joints, in alignment. If you want to try to make your workspace as ergonomic as possible, make sure your elbows are at a 90-degree angle while you work.

If your hands are below or above your elbows instead of being aligned with them, it will create some tension in your back, shoulders, and neck.

5. Consider using a standing desk while working on computer

sit stand desk for Good Computer Posture

Working while standing up could be a good alternative if you don't like sitting on a chair all day. When you are standing up, with your computer screen at eye level and your elbows at a 90-degree angle, of course, your spine is in a neutral position, and you can more easily avoid muscle tension and strain.

Before you buy a standing desk, make sure you can work while standing up. It could be a good idea to first alternate between a sitting and standing position so your body can slowly get used to it.

6. Use a headset if you have to make many phone calls

If you often have to make phone calls during a regular workday, you might have developed the habit of holding the phone against your shoulder with your ear.

If you only do this once in a while, it isn't too bad. But doing this daily will put some strain on your neck. A good alternative would be to use a headset or earbuds and a microphone, so you can keep your neck in a neutral position when you're on the phone.

7. Stretch more than one time during the day

Even if you are sitting or standing in an ergonomic position, you should still take a few breaks during the day to move and stretch your muscles.

It could be a good idea to spend one minute stretching after every 30 minutes of work to prevent muscle stiffness and soreness. Going for a short walk after your lunch will also help improve your posture and motivation when you come back to your computer.

8. Take a moment to reset your shoulders

Are your shoulders slouched right now? Sometimes, we can be so focused on what we are doing that we don't realize we are hunched over our desks. To counteract slouching, reset your shoulders many times during the day.

To do it, stand with your arms straight in front of you. Lift them and clasp your hands behind your neck. Then, let your hands go while keeping this good shoulder posture.

We hope that you found this guide helpful in maintaining good computer posture while at work. Remember to take breaks often, and if you experience any pain or discomfort, be sure to consult a medical professional.

Do you have good posture while sitting at a desk all day?

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  1. gloria patterson

    December 31, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    Lots of good information here. I have one of those back things for my chair. But I still notice that at times is really sliding down in the chair. I have to work on this

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 27, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      Like a lumbar support? Having good posture is def something I struggle with at the computer or not

      Reply
  2. gloria patterson

    December 25, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    these are some great suggestions! And I have made some notes to make sure I am aware

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 13, 2022 at 7:11 am

      It’s important to have good posture, especially sitting all day on the computer. If you don’t, you’re in for some pain

      Reply
  3. cindy d legg

    December 21, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    i would love to try the stand up desk they do seem way healthier i would love to have one in my kitchen area to stop in n compute a while while i work on my home

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 12, 2022 at 7:11 am

      Having a stand-up desk in the kitchen is a good idea!

      Reply
  4. Lauryn R

    December 20, 2021 at 11:53 am

    This is great advice; good posture is so important! I know that my neck and shoulders hurt really bad if I do not practice good posture while sitting at my computer. I love the idea of standing desk; I would love to get one someday!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 12, 2022 at 7:09 am

      Also, having a good office chair helps your posture

      Reply

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