Do you sit up striaght?

Question

I always find my self slouching, and it takes real effect to sit up straight or stand up straight. Why is it so much more comfortable to slouch? Is ti just me. How are you sitting at your computer?

Answer 1

Im The Same.. ItsYour Posture.. Doc Told Me To Excersice More.. But Still I cannot Keep My Back Straight..

Answer 2

I'm actually laying sideways in my waterbed with my laptop at the side of my bed while I'm watching tv. I always slouch, and never stand up straight. We slouch because we have done it for so long that it has become comfortable. If you do something long enough you start to work a groove into doing it that way only and it feels natural like that, so whenever you do it differently......it seems awkward....and this is how I come to the idea that we slouch because we have always slouched

Answer 3

i like to sit up straight, because if i slouch, my lower back starts to hurt. even when i drove a vehicle, my seat was straight up,

when i stand, i do lean a bit, since i have to use a walker to stand, i have only one leg so i use the walker to keep my balance, but i will straighten my back up because i get tired of sitting in my wheelchair and i need to move my back some.

when i was in school, our teachers would not let us slouch in our seats, and i learned from them, it was better for use to sit up straight, it helped us keep out attention to what they were teaching. our feet had to be in front of our desk, on the floor, hands on top of desk. face looking forward or wherever the teacher was standing.

Answer 4

How to sit at a computer: useful advice from Mark Dohrmann and Partners


STEP 1: Your Chair

* Push your hips as far back as they can go in the chair.
* Adjust the seat height so your feet are flat on the floor and your knees equal to, or slightly lower than, your hips.
* Adjust the back of the chair to a 100°-110° reclined angle. Make sure your upper and lower back are supported. Use inflatable cushions or small pillows if necessary. If you have an active back mechanism on your chair, use it to make frequent position changes.
* Adjust the armrests (if fitted) so that your shoulders are relaxed. If your armrests are in the way, remove them.



STEP 2: Your Keyboard

An articulating keyboard tray can provide optimal positioning of input devices. However, it should accommodate the mouse, enable leg clearance, and have an adjustable height and tilt mechanism. The tray should not push you too far away from other work materials, such as your telephone.

* Pull up close to your keyboard.
* Position the keyboard directly in front of your body.
* Determine what section of the keyboard you use most frequently, and readjust the keyboard so that section is centred with your body.
* Adjust the keyboard height so that your shoulders are relaxed, your elbows are in a slightly open position (100° to 110°), and your wrists and hands are straight.
* The tilt of your keyboard is dependent upon your sitting position. Use the keyboard tray mechanism, or keyboard feet, to adjust the tilt. If you sit in a forward or upright position, try tilting your keyboard away from you at a negative angle. If you are reclined, a slight positive tilt will help maintain a straight wrist position.
* Wristrests can help to maintain neutral postures and pad hard surfaces. However, the wristrest should only be used to rest the palms of the hands between keystrokes. Resting on the wristrest while typing is not recommended. Avoid using excessively wide wristrests, or wristrests that are higher than the space bar of your keyboard.
* Place the pointer as close as possible to the keyboard. Placing it on a slightly inclined surface, or using it on a mousebridge placed over the 10-keypad, can help to bring it closer.

If you do not have a fully adjustable keyboard tray, you may need to adjust your workstation height, the height of your chair, or use a seat cushion to get in a comfortable position. Remember to use a footrest if your feet dangle.


STEP 3: Monitor, Document, and Telephone

Incorrect positioning of the screen and source documents can result in awkward postures. Adjust the monitor and source documents so that your neck is in a neutral, relaxed position.

* Centre the monitor directly in front of you, above your keyboard.
* Position the top of the monitor approximately 2-3” above seated eye level. (If you wear bifocals, lower the monitor to a comfortable reading level.)
* Sit at least an arm's length away from the screen and then adjust the distance for your vision.
* Reduce glare by careful positioning of the screen.
o Place screen at right angles to windows
o Adjust curtains or blinds as needed
o Adjust the vertical screen angle and screen controls to minimize glare from overhead lights
o Other techniques to reduce glare include use of optical glass glare filters, light filters, or secondary task lights
* Position source documents directly in front of you, between the monitor and the keyboard, using an in-line copy stand. If there is insufficient space, place source documents on a document holder positioned adjacent to the monitor.
* Place your telephone within easy reach. Telephone stands or arms can help.
* Use headsets and speaker phone to eliminate cradling the handset.




The UCLA Ergonomics site is acknowledged for this material.


STEP 4: Pauses and Breaks

Once you have correctly set up your computer workstation use good work habits. No matter how perfect the environment, prolonged, static postures will inhibit blood circulation and take a toll on your body.

* Take short 1-2 minute stretch breaks every 20-30 minutes. After each hour of work, take a break or change tasks for at least 5-10 minutes. Always try to get away from your computer during lunch breaks.
* Avoid eye fatigue by resting and refocusing your eyes periodically. Look away from the monitor and focus on something in the distance.
* Rest your eyes by covering them with your palms for 10-15 seconds.
* Use correct posture when working. Keep moving as much as possible.

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Answer 5

I usually sit up straight at the computer. When talking to an interesting woman, I lean in.

Answer 6

i dont sit up straight but only for very short periods such as typing on the keyboard & i stand up straight most of the time with an easy effort.

Answer 7

Yeah I sit up straight.always. It is the practise you create, for this posture that is all.
Slouch may be due to laziness.
whether it is in computer or for natural way there is always a pose to sit or stand in the correct manner. you have got to practise the same day by day that is all.
If you practise ONE POSE THAT BECOMES THE NATURAL WAY OF DOING IT FOR YOU you HAVE GOT TO CHANGE THE SAME AND PRACTISE IN DUE COURSE OF TIME. THAT IS ALL.

Answer 8

i'm sitting slouched i always do its not just you. I'm not sure why.
Its gotta be a mind thing. But your not alone.

Answer 9

Deffinatly slouching, prolly shouldn't be though.

Answer 10

get a chair that doesnt let you slouch.