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Is Your Posture Wreaking Havoc on Your Body?

Signs your posture isn't ideal and what to do about it.

by Wendy Rose Gould  |  COMMENT

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What Your Posture Should Look Like When Sitting
What Your Posture Should Look Like When Sitting If you work an office job or if you're in school, you probably find yourself sitting quite a bit. When doing so, "your head should be over your shoulders with your shoulders over your pelvis," notes Dr. Rahul Shah, a board-certified orthopedic spine and neck surgeon. Yalamanchi adds that it's also best to maintain a 90-degree angle at the hips and knees, and to keep your feet flat on the floor.

Finally, Dr. Shah says, "While working at a desk, it is important to switch up your position from time to time so that you don't fatigue your back or shoulders." Try standing up and walking around once an hour. Bonus points for doing some stretches! This will also give your eyes a break from the screen!

Image via PROTOPHOTO/Imazins /Getty

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