How can I sit long hours at work?

Best sitting position

1. keeping feet flat or rest them on either the floor or a footrest.
2. avoiding crossing knees or ankles.
3. maintaining a small gap between the back of the knees and the chair.
4. positioning knees at the same height or slightly lower than the hips.
5. placing ankles in front of the knees.
6. relaxing the shoulders.

How do you counter the effects of sitting all day?

3 Ways To Counteract Sitting At A Desk All Day

1. Start Moving.
2. Stand Up.
3. Strategic Stretches and Exercises.
4. Cat and Cow Yoga Stretches.
5. Planks.
6. Mountain Climbers.
7. Glute Bridges.

Why does my back hurt when I try to sit up straight?

Summary: Researchers are using a new form of magnetic resonance imaging to show that sitting in an upright position places unnecessary strain on your back, leading to potentially chronic pain problems if you spend long hours sitting.

How should you sit in a desk chair?

1. PROPER DESK CHAIR POSTURE.

1. Adjust the chair height so your feet are flat on the floor and your knees are in line (or slightly lower) with your hips.
2. Sit up straight and keep your hips far back in the chair.
3. The back of the chair should be somewhat reclined at a 100- to 110-degree angle.

What is the correct sitting posture?

Sit up with your back straight and your shoulders back. Your buttocks should touch the back of your chair. All 3 normal back curves should be present while sitting. You can use a small, rolled-up towel or a lumbar roll to help maintain the normal curves in your back.

How do you sit in office chair all day?

Adjust the chair height so your feet are flat on the floor and your knees are in line (or slightly lower) with your hips. Sit up straight and keep your hips far back in the chair. The back of the chair should be somewhat reclined at a 100- to 110-degree angle. Ensure the keyboard is close and directly in front of you.

What should you do if you sit all day at work?

8 Tips for People Who Sit All Day

1. Move Wherever You Work. Set your phone alarm or fitness tracker to remind you to move more, or maybe use a simple Post-It Note.
2. Motivate a Happy, Healthy Family.
3. Take a Stand.
4. Have a Ball.
5. Change it Up.
6. Go the Distance.
7. Step Out for Lunch.
8. Make a Break for It.