
Stay Upright and use Proper Posture
Sitting in a chair all day is bad enough for your health as it is. Sitting in a chair while not practicing proper posture is even worse. It seems most people tend to slouch or lean to one side or another while staying seated over an extended period of time. There are three natural curves in your spine. Working to maintain these is important in preventing both back pain and headaches. When seated it’s important to sit tall and open up by stretching. If you’re in front of a computer monitor try not to stay hunched in front of it for long periods of time. Posture is also important when standing. A few tips from the Mayo Clinic for preventing back pain with good posture while standing include:

