A nutritionist, an occupational therapist, and a physical therapist, Dr. Grace Walker serves as the director of Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center in Orange, California. Physical therapist Dr. Grace Walker notes that proper posture when seated can help alleviate common aches and pains. Here are some useful tips for maintaining good posture when sitting at your desk. 1. The 90-degree rule. Keep your head straight and maintain a 90-degree angle at your back and legs and between your foot and ankle. Further, keep your knee and elbow joints at 90 degrees while working. 2. Uncross your legs. Many of us subconsciously cross our legs while seated, which twists the knee joint and throws off your posture. Keep your feet flat on the floor or rest them on a stand. 3. Your shoulders. Pull your shoulder blades back, which will bring your chest out and up, thus ensuring you don’t end up with rounded shoulders. 4. Adjust your chair. Your chair should offer support to the lower back, so make the necessary adjustments if you feel any twinges of pain while seated. For an appointment with an expert physical therapist call Walker Physical therapy and Pain Center at 714-997-5518 in Orange California
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