Re:Ask HN: How do I fix my posture after years at the computer?
by untangle on Saturday July 15, 2017 @12:59AM
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I'll let others address keyboard heights and such, but here are some body-centric things that helped me:
1. If you are overweight, fix that first.
2. Do yoga 3-4 times per week. 20-min sessions are OK. Even sun salutations will help a lot.
3. Work on strengthening your posterior chain. I don't mean lifting heavy, just getting tone and activation.
4. Learn what it feels like to have good (better) posture. Work with someone (pro or not) to pose you and work with you. Or just use a mirror.
5. EASIEST: Learn simple tricks like rotating your wrists outward (thumbs forward) when standing or walking. And get your eyes up near the horizon, etc.
IME, these things can make your posture visibly better. But habit and genetics are tough to overcome. As in most things, expect modest early success but steel yourself for the long haul.
1. If you are overweight, fix that first. 2. Do yoga 3-4 times per week. 20-min sessions are OK. Even sun salutations will help a lot. 3. Work on strengthening your posterior chain. I don't mean lifting heavy, just getting tone and activation. 4. Learn what it feels like to have good (better) posture. Work with someone (pro or not) to pose you and work with you. Or just use a mirror. 5. EASIEST: Learn simple tricks like rotating your wrists outward (thumbs forward) when standing or walking. And get your eyes up near the horizon, etc.
IME, these things can make your posture visibly better. But habit and genetics are tough to overcome. As in most things, expect modest early success but steel yourself for the long haul.