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When you sit down the inward curve in your lower
back flattens, or even curves the other way. This places pressure
on the discs in your spine. At first, it may feel comfortable
to slump, but in the long term it is bad for your back. Sadly
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- Make an effort to sit correctly - very upright.
Most of us have learned to sit habitually in a slumped
posture which is bad for the back.
- Adjust the backrest on your chair to give support
to the lower spine.
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- Make sure that the seat cushion is not too long
for you - you must be able to sit fully back in the
seat. Some office chairs allow you to adjust this,
by sliding the seat-back assembly forwards.
Experiment with your chair to find out what all the
adjustments do.
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- Make small adjustments to your posture throughout the
day to relieve any tension on your back muscles.
- Get a footrest
if you need one. Otherwise if your chair is too high, you
may find yourself sliding forwards and either slumping or
sitting upright with your back unsupported.
- If you need more support in the small of your back, try using a lumbar
support. More information can be found on the Open
Ergonomics BackShape Back Support
page or the Lumbar Supports catalogue
page
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See also:
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