Are there body-breaking habits I should I
know about -- and correct -- at work?
Most
types of work can lead to tight, stiff muscles but there are
minor adjustments you can fit into your workday to keep you
feeling great. Try these:
Keep your head
directly above your shoulders to reduce strain on your neck
and shoulders.
Sit with your lower back supported
either with a lumbar support or pillow between the lower back
and chair.
Stretch out your back, legs, arms and
hands three to four times a day.
If you sit for long
periods of time, choose to do some tasks while standing, like
taking and making phone calls.
Throughout the day, you
can make small adjustments to relax your muscles and support
your body.
Click
here to read about more ways to prevent back
pain.
Alison Finney is a certified hatha and kundalini
yoga teacher in Ottawa. She is registered with the Yoga
Alliance and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers
Association and is the founder of PranaShanti, a health and
yoga resource. For more information, visit www.pranashanti.com.
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