Do you sit at your desk for hours every day? Do you struggle with trying to keep your shoulders back while you click away at your computer?
Or do you just give up and let your shoulders curve forward?
If so, your back probably aches or at least twinges. If it doesn’t yet, it probably will!
Advice to Improve Your Seated Posture
This week, my friend Carole passed on to me a wonderful, simple tip about sitting that’s transformed my posture.
Sit as though you still had a tail.
When you imagine letting the tail you once had extend behind you, you’ll find yourself sitting on the front part of your pelvic bones. And voila…your shoulders will naturally be upright.
More Good Sitting Advice
I believe that Carole got this tip from NPR. I haven’t been able to find it on their site, but I did find another great read on sitting:
Can’t Get Comfortable In Your Chair? Here’s What You Can Do ยป
Check it out!
ThisSit as Though You Had a Tail
When you sit down at your desk, imagine that you had a tail and rather than sitting on it, let it extend right through the back of your chair. Notice what happens to your posture.
Definitely give this odd (but life-changing) tip a try. It could be just what you (and your back) need.
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