By 
I got a question from a reader today about proper posture while sitting in front of the computer. It’s actually a great question, and one that is often overlooked by those who sit in front of the computer to work or play for hours on end.
If you sit in front of your computer for more than an hour at a time, you risk hand/arm, shoulder, neck, and back injuries. Obviously these injuries do not occur immediately. They take time to form, due to your body gradually adapting to an unnatural position. You are essentially shaping your body.
With that said, there are things you can do to counter any issues that arise. Here are some things I do, that you could easily incorporate…
1) Strength training of the abdominal muscles and lower back.
two) Take a break every 30 minutes. Stand up, walk around, shake your body and drink a glass of water.
3) Gently stretch your hamstrings (back of leg) and quads (front of leg). Sitting for long periods of time puts some strain on your legs, which can lead to lower back strain or pain.
4) Take a few deep breaths that fill your lower abdomen (stomach). Oftentimes, while sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time, people tend to lean forward or slouch, leading to shallower breaths and lower oxygen intake.
5) Sit up straight with your chin up. If possible, keep the screen at eye level to prevent your head from protruding, which can strain your neck and spine.
6) Sit on a Swiss ball (stability ball). I only use it from time to time, but some people use it. Sitting on the stability ball forces your body to contract the posture muscles so you don’t fall over. It also strengthens the “core” muscles.
7) foam roller I love this thing. I lather my entire body twice a day and sometimes more if I’m sitting for long periods of time. Many places online to buy one for about 10-20 dollars.
8) Organize your workstation properly. I’m not a workstation expert, but you can look up Ergonomic Guidelines for Organizing a Workstation from Cornell Universities
Keep in mind that you may have a slim body, but if you have poor posture, it makes up for the entire presentation.