Proper Sitting For a Healthier Body

I see many patients through the weeks that complain of worsening problems with desk work.  I came across this graphic that can help those individuals and thought it good enough to get out to all my readers.  This is a very good graphic to keep in mind when working at a computer work station. The only thing they have ignored is the possible use of a cushion/wedge to help increase the angle of the hip.   With proper hip angles the "need" for a lumbar support is virtually eliminated.

For proper support of the low back we want the hip joint (located at the back corner of the side pocket seam) slightly higher than the middle of the knee joint. They show it being done with the seat adjustment, but I have found that in real life that is nearly impossible, due to the "popular" constructions of office chairs.

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Yours for better health,
Dr. Heller