Nowadays, many young people from small towns work in metropolitan cities, where sitting on a chair and working in front of a computer screen most of the time has become a part of their daily routine. This job from 9 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon generates good income but at the same time it also brings problems such as pain in the shoulders, waist and legs. Most employees continue to endure this pain and when it becomes unbearable, they go to a doctor or physical therapist, or consider turning to the gym and yoga.
However, this pain is not actually due to your chair or from sitting for a long time, but rather this pain is caused by sitting incorrectly. Just as if the alignment of a car is affected, its parts are affected, in the same way, if the alignment of our body is altered, pain and other problems begin in the muscles and joints.
The method to correct body alignment is very simple. By improving your daily life by getting up and sitting down, walking, sleeping, and working while sitting in a chair, you can relieve shoulder, waist, and leg pain. In this regard, Dr Khyati Sharma, former senior researcher and physiotherapist at AIIMS, says that it is necessary to maintain correct alignment of the body. He has suggested some correct ways of getting up, sitting, standing and working, by which we can get rid of this pain. Come, tell us about them.
How to relieve pain with correct posture
If you work sitting in front of a computer screen for a long time and feel pain in your shoulders, first pay attention to your posture. Dr Khyati Sharma, former senior researcher and physiotherapist at AIIMS, says, firstly, make sure the screen is in front of your eyes. This means that you should configure the screen in such a way that your shoulders are not hunched. Position the laptop or desktop screen in such a way that you can see the screen without bending your neck. This will not put additional pressure on your shoulders and neck. Apart from this, keep your waist straight and do not sit in a chair with your legs bent, as this puts pressure on the spine and muscles, which can increase pain.
way to stand
When standing, place your weight equally on both feet. Many people habitually lean on one leg, which alters the body’s balance and can cause pain in the back, shoulders or legs. Therefore, always try to distribute your weight equally between both legs while standing. This will reduce the pressure on the spine and muscles and keep the body in perfect condition.
Special tips for women.
Dr. Khyati Sharma has given another important suggestion for women. It says that women should always hang their bags on their shoulders. If you have two bags, hang them both equally on your shoulder. By doing this there will be no unilateral pressure on the shoulders and the balance of the body will be maintained.
Things to keep in mind when walking
Dr. Khyati Sharma also explained in a video what we should keep in mind when walking. According to him, when walking you have to keep your body upright and avoid bending your shoulders and head. Walking properly reduces pressure on the body’s joints and muscles function properly.
Correct alignment when waking up and sleeping.
Dr. Sharma also said that the body should straighten up when standing up. If you bend over when getting out of a chair, it can cause back and neck pain. Keep your head and neck straight and then stand up slowly. In addition to this, try sleeping on your back while sleeping. If you sleep on your side, make sure your neck and back are aligned correctly.
Importance of correct alignment
Dr. Khyati Sharma says that if we pay attention to our body alignment and keep it correct, we can not only avoid muscle and joint pain, but we can also prevent other long-term body problems. Correct posture not only reduces pain, but also provides energy and strength to your body. Dr. Sharma’s message is that you can improve your body by making small changes. Adopting correct posture will not only reduce pain, but will also benefit your overall health.
