A Chiropractor's Guide To Better Posture While Working From Home

"“A couch or a bed is not providing much support while you are on your laptop, and that can lead to a lot of musculoskeletal discomfort. Poor posture affects our physical bodies and can strain our breathing. When you are hunched over while looking at your computer, your lungs are squeezed by the contracted position, which decreases your breathing volume. Less breathing volume means less oxygen, less energy, and decreased focus.”"

"First off, Duma recommends trying to find a desk space that can fit your computer monitor or laptop and any other equipment you're using. If possible, it's ideal to have a space you can stand as well as one where you can sit. And according to her, you really want to avoid the couch-and your bed."

"When you are sitting down, these are the keys to consider for limiting strain on the body and keeping your posture sharp: Head upright, aligned with shoulder; Eyes looking at the top third of your screen (raise your laptop if needed, with books or a box underneath); Elbows above the desk at a 90- to 110-degree angle, letting your forearms rest without raising your shoulders (a pillow underneath you can help)."

"Wrists in line with your forearms; Shoulders relaxed, avoid hunching; Hips, knees, and ankles at 90 degrees while seated; Feet on the ground or under a mat; Use a chair with"

Poor ergonomics in home workspaces can lead to neck, shoulder, wrist, and low-back discomfort, headaches, and compromised breathing. A desk setup should accommodate the computer monitor or laptop and other equipment, with an ideal space that allows both standing and sitting. Avoid using a couch or bed because they provide little support and encourage hunching, which can strain breathing by squeezing lungs and reducing breathing volume. When seated, keep the head upright and aligned with the shoulders, look at the top third of the screen, and raise the laptop if needed. Maintain elbows at a 90- to 110-degree angle, relaxed shoulders, wrists aligned with forearms, and hips, knees, and ankles at 90 degrees, with feet supported on the ground or a mat.

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