Empowering women to live healthier lives!
Call Us! 800-994-9662
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (EST)
Text size
Email
Print
Health Tip: Work on Good Posture
(HealthDay News) -- If you have lower back pain, sitting at an office desk all day can aggravate your symptoms.
The University of Michigan Health System offers these suggestions for managing back pain at work:
- Make sure your feet are flat on the floor, either by adjusting the seat or using a footrest.
- If your chair doesn't offer sufficient lower back support, place a rolled towel or small cushion behind you.
- Make sure your reading materials are at eye level.
- Set up your desk so all supplies are easily reached; don't lean, bend or twist at the waist.
- Take regular breaks to stand up, stretch and move around.
Copyright © 2012 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
HealthDay news articles are derived from various sources and do not reflect federal policy. Womenshealth.gov does not endorse opinions, products, or services that may appear in news stories.
A federal government website managed by the Office on Women's Health in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.200 Independence Avenue, S.W. • Washington, DC 20201
202-690-7650 • Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST (closed on federal holidays).
womenshealth.gov
A federal government website managed by the Office on Women's Health in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
200 Independence Avenue, S.W. • Washington, DC 20201