Sitting Pretty: Master Computer Posture
Chances are you spend most of your waking hours working in front of a computer, sitting in a car or relaxing in front of a TV. It can be very easy to fall into bad posture habits without even realizing it. The DMG Physical and Occupational Therapy team has organized a checklist to help you better design your workspace so you can reclaim control over your body in order to look better, feel better, work more efficiently and avoid developing musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain. If you are already noticing nagging neck and back pain after your work day, our PT/OT Team is available to help. Talk to your physician today about how Physical or Occupational Therapy may be an option to for reaching your goal of restored function, mobility and reduced pain in your daily activities. View our infographic which illustrates the correct way to sit at your computer vs. the incorrect way. Feel free to print the graphic and adhere to your computer monitor as a reminder to check your posture throughout the day.
