I’ve been employed in a local company as an executive secretary for almost two years.My job entailed working in front of the computer for almost the entire day.Almost a year ago, I began to have regular bouts with headaches well as a persistent soreness throughout the small of the back.Unsure of its causes I had a few lab workups which all returned normal.I then went to see an eye doctor, in order to find out whether the headache is related to the error of refraction I was diagnosed with years prior.While testing my vision, the eye doctor noticed that I had poor seating posture.She recommended that I visit a chiropractic physician to ascertain if the symptoms I mentioned are attributable to my less than ideal posture.
As it turned out, she was right.The posture specialist told me that slumping in front of the computer for long hours can put unnecessary stress on the spine and the muscles supporting it.This is the reason why I have a nagging back pain.He also explained that the frequent headache I have been complaining about is due to the forward head posture I assumed when in front of the computer.He prescribed a list of workout routines as well as fitted me with aposture corrective brace
The posture correction brace is meant to help me assume the correct posture while working.There are several designs available each targeting a specific problem area.Mine was for the lower back.My posture corrective brace was custom-fit for maximum comfort.One can purchase braces from stores that sell hospital and medical equipment but I guess it’s still best to have a specialist evaluate you.
He told me that wearing a posture correction brace isn’t enough.It should be coupled with posture improvement exercises as well.The workout program he recommended geared towards making my back, shoulder and core muscles stronger and it included exercises like back extensions, lateral pull downs and abdominal crunches.He also advised me to workout using an exercise ball.
Since the health issues I experienced were somewhat occupation-related, the posture specialist also recommended that I get ergonomic office furniture.He told me that the table should have adequate foot room and that the rotating chair’s height can be adjusted for maximum comfort .Nowadays, those painful symptoms are gone and I can work more efficiently.
