Improve your typing posture

As you get older, having correct posture is no longer simply a matter of looking good or keeping up with good habits. The posture you keep will determine your back health for years to come. This is especially true with typing posture. Most of the people I know work jobs in offices where they have to spend several hours a day at the keyboard. Sitting with bad typing postures makes them feel achy, low energy, and generally unhappy. If they would just take the time to develop good posture habits, they would be free from many of the aches and pains that are so common among office workers.

Typing posture isn’t just about how you sit, but it starts that way. Basically, you want to sit upright but not too upright. It’s kind of a natural position but for most of us who slouch all the time, it might feel a little bit stiff at first. You want your head to be at a neutral level or looking slightly down towards the computer monitor, your feet flat on the floor, and your legs pointing straight ahead.

Try also to get a leg strech every hour or so. Get up and walk around for 5 min, it really will help you keep a more relaxed posture when you continue typing.

You might also want to consider a back support belt or ergonomic office furniture if you are really struggling with your typing posture. These back supporters essentially keep your spine in the correct posture for maximum comfort and minimum strain.