People of all ages use a backpack today – preschoolers, students, office employees, teachers, backpackers, even grandparents!
Some children carry almost as much weight in their backpack as their o..
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Decide which position to use. Always keep the whole of the back as straight as possible – imagining that you have a rod attached and alongside the spine.
Always place one foot slightly in front o..
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Sit up with your back straight, think tall and your shoulders relaxed. Your buttocks should touch the back of your chair.
All three normal back curves should be present while sitting. A small, rol..
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Use a back support (lumbar roll) at the curve of your back. Your knees should be at the same level or higher than your hips.
Move the seat close to the steering wheel to support the curve of your..
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If you must lift, do not try to lift objects that are awkward or are heavier than 30 pounds or 14 kgs.
Before you lift a heavy object, make sure you have firm footing.
To pick up an object that..
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No matter what position you lie in, the pillow should be under your head, but not under your shoulders, and should be of a thickness that allows your head to be in a normal position.
Try to sleep..
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Postural awareness is very important. Being constantly aware, contributes largely to your postural re-education because if you are unaware of being in a faulty posture, you won't know when you need.. more
Stand in front of and facing a full length mirror and check the following:
1. Are your shoulders level?
2. Is your head straight and looking ahead?
3. Are the spaces between your arms (at elbow..
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Sit down in a regular chair. Now, without using your hands or arms for support, stand upright. Relatively easy, was it not? Now sit down again in the same upright position as before, but this time t.. more
It is worth mentioning some of the functions of the Spinal Column. This will help you understand why correct posture is so crucial to overall well-being.
Gives Protection to the Spinal Cord, Nerve..
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