Physical Therapist: Mind Your Workstation Posture
Insight from , associate professor of physical therapy, was featured on more than 2,600 news sites across the United States. As seen in dailies in聽,听,听and , as well as outlets such as聽, Gugliotti explained the health benefits of good posture and provided actionable tips to improve poor workstation posturing, a leading cause of back and neck pain.
鈥淕ood posture is important because it establishes a musculoskeletal balance within the body. This balance enables the body to move more fluidly and functionally while conserving energy and avoiding undue stress,鈥 said Gugliotti. 鈥淢any of our general day-to-day aches and pains, especially if you’re working at a desk or workstation regularly, come from those prolonged habitual positions of posturing鈥here is always the possibility of nerve tissue compression through the shoulders, or at the wrist and hands, if you’re not careful. Slouching into the chair could also put undue stress and strain on the lower back.”
Among other tips, Gugliotti recommended keeping arms, hips, and knees positioned at a 90-degree angle while seated, and positioning the laptop or monitor directly in front of you on a sturdy surface.