Correct seating posture may help reduce spinal strain and fatigue.
The basic features of a good chair are :
– height adjustable
– pelvic tilt on seat
– lumbar support
Adjust the height of your chair such that your knees are level or just below hip height and that your feet are flat on the floor.
If your seat has a pelvic tilt, this should be set to a slight forward incline to promote a natural inward lower back curve.
Move the lumbar support so that it fits snuggly into the curve of your lower back. This may help reduce lumbar strain and support a straighter spine and neck whilst seated.
Never sit with your legs crossed! Crossing at the ankles is a preferable alternative.
This information is general in nature and is not a substitute for individual advice. All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability, and individual responses vary.
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor), BChiroSc, MChiro (Macq), is the principal chiropractor at Stapleton Chiropractic on Marion Road, Plympton Park. A registered chiropractor since 2014 and a member of the Australian Chiropractors Association, he provides evidence-informed care for adults with musculoskeletal concerns such as back pain, neck pain and some types of headache. He explains what may be contributing to your symptoms and your options, and refers you on if another path may be wiser. No lock-in plans. The decision is always yours. All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor), BChiroSc, MChiro (Macq), is the principal chiropractor at Stapleton Chiropractic on Marion Road, Plympton Park. A registered chiropractor since 2014 and a member of the Australian Chiropractors Association, he provides evidence-informed care for adults with musculoskeletal concerns such as back pain, neck pain and some types of headache. He explains what may be contributing to your symptoms and your options, and refers you on if another path may be wiser. No lock-in plans. The decision is always yours. All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
