If your computer posture is not up to par there is a good chance that you will begin to harm yourself sooner or later. Simply put, you need to know what the proper posture is when sitting at a computer desk. This holds true no matter if you use your computer for a few minutes per day, or all day long. The fact of the matter is that many users don’t know what the proper computer posture looks like. In turn, they begin to experience problems.
Here are several details that will allow you to keep a better computer posture day in and day out:
1. Keep your back straight. Your back should be in an upright, straight position at all times. Once you get used to this you will realize that it can be quite comfortable.
2. Don’t slouch. Many people have the tendency to slouch down in their chair when sitting at the computer. You don’t want to do this because it will promote bad posture. As noted in tip number one, you want to keep your back straight at all times.
3. Buy a posture chair. Many companies manufacturer chairs that are meant to promote good posture. If you are using an old chair or one that is causing you to slouch it is time to make a change. A good posture chair can go a long way in making your time at the computer more enjoyable and less harmful.
Can you follow these three computer posture tips? Chances are that you can. As long as you remember to keep your back straight and sit in the right type of chair you should not run into any problems.

















March 10th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Sitting in front of this computer for 12-14 hrs a day the past 10 years is really having an effect on my back. Maybe it’s time to get rid of the crappy Office Depot chair and get one of those posture chairs.
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September 17th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
If it isn’t at work, perhaps spend less time on the computer and more time doing an activity.
December 31st, 2009 at 8:29 am
I can add to point 1 that you can use a reminder to check your posture on a regular interval. This can build a good habit over time…
I use the back position reminder from this software to remind me every 15 minutes: Children’s Care