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If you’ve ever been saddled with stomach symptoms, check your slouch. Sitting slumped over, especially after eating, can give you a belly ache and even trigger acid reflux and heartburn. “If you slouch too much, you put pressure on your abdomen and can eventually affect your digestion,” adds Dr Truumees. “It’s better to take a quick walk.”
Yes, you’ll need to straighten out, but first, one powerful habit that combats bad posture is getting up more. “Avoid sitting in one position for a prolonged period of time,” says Dr Spivack. She suggests standing every 30 minutes for at a minimum of a few minutes at a time. If you need a reminder so that you don’t get lost in work to-dos, set a timer.
If your works allows it, talk to human resources about the possibility of getting a sit-to-stand desk. “This is a newer change we’re encouraging patients to take advantage of,” says Dr Spivack. “This allows you to stand for parts of the day and alternate as needed with sitting.”
An ergonomic desk setup that addresses the height of your computer screen, keyboard, and chair is necessary for improving your posture while you sit, says Dr Spivack. Every time you sit down to work, take time to make sure your setup is correct.
There are a slew of apps and trackers that help with all your health goals, including those that send an alert when you’re slumping. Dr Truumees says people who enjoy technology seem to respond well to these features, but notes that no one should spend a lot of money on a high-tech solution to what is usually a low-tech problem. “It may just as effective to have someone in your life remind you to stand up straight,” he notes.
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Source: RD.com
