Rotating chairs are used by many people when working or at the office. However, sitting a lot on rotating chairs is also one of the main reasons why housewives experience prolonged fatigue and back pain.
Sitting for a long time or in the right position not only protects bones and joints as well as diseases related to the spine. Sitting in a standard position will help improve body comfort as well as keep the spine straight and healthy.
Adjust the height and support of the seat
The first standard is to adjust the height appropriately when the soles of the feet can be flat on the floor. Adjust the height so that the knees form a 90-degree angle, the thighs parallel to the ground.
If the chair is too high, you should use a footrest to avoid pressure on the blood vessels in the thigh area. The lower back should lean close to the back of the chair; you can also equip a small pillow at the waist to protect the spine, avoiding falling forward when working.
Square angle rule for arms, wrists
To avoid stiff shoulders when sitting for a long time, do not place your hands too high or too low compared to the table surface. The standard posture is to bend your elbows at a 90-degree angle, letting your arms relax on the armrest or on the table surface.
When typing, the wrist should be held straight to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. Keeping your shoulders lower and comfortable helps reduce pressure on the neck muscle group, eliminating feelings of weakness after each working session.
Vision, computer screen location
Fatigue when sitting at work for too long also stems from the regulation of the eyes and neck. The computer screen should be placed directly in front of your face, about an arm away from the eyes, with the highest point equal to or slightly lower than the eye level.
Avoid bowing your head too low or tilting your neck too high to avoid putting pressure on your cervical spine. When using a rotating chair, limit sudden twisting; instead, rotate the entire chair body to protect the disc from injury.
Changing state, in-place movement
Sitting in one position for too long will also cause muscle aches and weaknesses, so housewives should apply the "stand still" rule: After every 45 minutes, take advantage of the chair's rotation to perform some gentle twisting movements or stand up and walk relaxed.
Stretching and relaxing chest muscles, gently rotating neck joints will help blood circulation better, reduce numbness and pain, helping to bring refreshment to both the spirit and body.
