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kalantir
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27 May 2009, 2:37 pm

http://www.newsday.com/news/health/ny-h ... 0719.story

I dunno about you guys... but if you're anything like me, this describes you perfectly

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The problem is that most of us sit wrong -- slouched forward with our earlobes in front of our shoulders -- and for hours without moving.


According to the article, 80% of people start getting back pains as a result of this at some point in their lives. And I doubt most of those 80% sit in front of their computers as constantly as I(and I'm sure some of you) do. Anyways, it's pretty obvious... but it discusses how to sit properly...which again is kinda obvious, but something you might not normally think about.


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27 May 2009, 3:10 pm

Makes sense.


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27 May 2009, 5:06 pm

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The problem is that most of us sit wrong -- slouched forward with our earlobes in front of our shoulders -- and for hours without moving.

A little hard not to when you have generalised hypotonia :?



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30 Jun 2009, 3:22 pm

If you have to consciously think of how to sit properly, you'll already be sitting wrong. The best - and actually only - way to have a good posture is to train your back like hyperextensions, rowing or deadlifts