Why is it Important to Stop Slouching?
It is very easy when you get into your work to slouch over your desk and forget about your posture. When we are pre-occupied, good posture is probably the last thing on our minds, however, maintaining a good posture is extremely important for many different reasons.
Slouching causes your upper back muscles to weaken and your chest muscles to shorten and tighten. Your shoulders then begin to roll forward, leading to your head following suit and straining the muscles in your neck. As time goes on, the lengthened muscles become weaker, and the shortened muscles become tighter. As a result, our bodies find comfort in deepening a slouched position to take the pressure off of them. And so it begins– a never-ending cycle of worsening posture until we have caused injury and severe pain.
In order to fight the dreadful slouch, we need to retrain our posture awareness and learn different tips and tricks to maintain a good, upright posture. Of course, creating an ergonomically friendly workspace is a huge head start! Get yourself an ergonomic office chair like the CoreChair and adjust your desk height, and screen location appropriately.
Our Top 5 Tips to Stop Slouching
1. Try a Posture Assistive Device
When you do slouch, it vibrates to remind you to sit up and correct your posture! It also connects to a mobile app that creates training sessions, and collects stats!
2. Use a CoreChair
The aggressively sculpted seat cushion works in conjunction with the pelvic support to promote optimal sitting posture and prevent slouching.
CoreChair’s patented technology allows you to move in all directions up to 14 degrees. This added benefit of movement helps to reduce back pain, mobilize your joints, improve circulation, and engage your back and core muscles.
3. Use Athletic Tape
4. Stretch and Strengthen
Check out our CoreFit page or follow us on Youtube for some great stretching and strengthening exercises that you can do to stay limber and strong!
5. Sign Up for a Yoga Class
Fun fact: Having good posture will actually help you appear taller, slimmer, and more confident! So… sit tall and proud!
Computer chair ergonomics: The benefits of CoreChair
It looks like computers are here to stay and the evidence suggests that the deleterious effects of sitting and not moving are similar to standing and not moving. So let’s agree that a mix of sitting and standing is ideal and spend some time identifying the ideal...
How CorePerch Active Seating Stool Can Boost Your Productivity and Wellbeing
What is an active seating stool? An active seating stool is a type of furniture that promotes movement and healthy posture while sitting at a traditional sit to stand desk. We know from recent research that standing all day creates stress on the body and it is...
Why Active Office Seating is Essential for a Healthy Workspace
Importance of a healthy workspace Chairs for active office seating are an excellent method to create a healthier work environment, increase productivity and job satisfaction. Long durations of sitting can be harmful to one's physical and mental health, causing a...
Follow and like us on social media!