Aug 23, 2009

Stay on a Chair is not healthy, so what ?

You are just back from Holidays and feel fit and ready to go ? But after only the first day of work, you start to feel the pain in your back and your whole body.

Why ? Probably because you had a bad position, or because you spend much, too much time in front of your computer. But moreover, It is just not healthy to stay in a chair without moving during 2 or 3 hours.

The solution is quite simple:

  • take a short break every hour,
  • stretch your arms, stretch your legs, stretch your feet,
  • make few twisting movement with your back,
  • make few light head rotations,
  • grab a glass of water or a cup of coffee.

I know it is not always easy, particularly if you are working from home, as you may loose track of time, but 5 minutes can make the difference. It will not only improve your back, it might boost your concentration as well.

Try it and let me know if it made any difference for you.