Sitting at a computer is an endurance event.
Some of our muscles are chronically overused.
While others are constantly deactivated.
Reclined Sitting Posture
Here’s how I avoid repetitive strain injuries at my desk:
I work in 4 different positions.
I also switch between these positions multiple times throughout the day:
- Sitting on a chair
- Standing
- Sitting on a stool
- Reclined
Reclined??
I know. This may sound wildly unproductive.
But hear me out.
The postural muscles that support our torso (when sitting upright) get worn out.
When I work in a reclined position, I’m giving those muscles a break.
If something saves me physical energy…
That’s more mental energy I have available.
That gives me better work productivity, creativity, and clarity.
Besides, even if we have great posture…
Working in the same exact position for long periods of time…
Will still cause repetitive strain and overuse injuries.
That’s why I switch between those 4 positions throughout the workday.
❓Have you successfully worked in a reclined position before?
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Todd Bowen — Computer Posture Correction and Pain-Free Ergonomics: For Office Workers Who Want to Fix Computer-Related Pain and Increase Work Productivity