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Proper ergonomics for a standing desk?
I am considering having one of my desks raised to standing height.
There are detailed OSHA guidelines for example
Are there similarly standard guidelines for how to set up a standing office work ...
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Opening up my chest and shoulders
I've been doing kung fu and tai chi for 3.5 years to date which has helped my posture. I can straighten out my back when I stand, but I still collapse my shoulders forwards when I stand because it's ...
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How to cope stretching with weightlifting in order to improve posture
I have some minor postural problems, Kyphosis a Lordosis, I do not experience any pain from it, it is very minor, but gives a slouch look.
I've read that some stretching exercises may help to ...
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Starting morning routine for unfit person
I'm not fit. I'm in my early 30s. I struggle to do 10 push-ups, crunches/sit-ups hurt my back, and I can't jog more than 5 minutes without feeling exhausted. I'm not too fat, just crossing the ...
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How to asess and correct imbalances in the body [closed]
I suspect I have a lot of imbalances in my body causing pain.
How do I assess and correct them?
I expect to consult a professional, so what kind of professional is part of the question.
(Regular ...
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What exercises can I do to reverse a 'hunch'
I had been a avid weight lifter and runner for a number of years, but I slacked off for a few (4) years and have gotten to be in pretty rough shape. I've also noticed that I've developed something of ...
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I have extremely bad posture, what can I do?
I work 9 till 5 on my pc, then I go home, use my pc, then play a game or two.
My problem is I'm always sitting in my chair and my posture is starting to get really bad! People say "just sit up ...
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How do I determine what size exercise ball I should use as a desk chair?
I'm 6' tall with long limbs and currently slouch way to much while coding all day at my desk. I can't switch to a standing desk very easily so I would like to try sitting on an exercise ball.
What ...
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Should I get rid of my office chair ?
Do a quick google search on "8 hours a day" and you'll find search results that pretty much say that sitting is literally going to kill you. The desk we have at work are adjustable to different ...
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Back and neck problems from sitting in front of a computer
I am a computer programmer who spends more than 8-10 hours a day at the desk. I want to know which is the apt kind/design of the chair that a computer programmer must use or what types of exercises to ...
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What are exercises for better posture and flexibility?
I know it's a big question but i'm a guy who tend to sit all day long on a chair, sometimes without a great posture, arching my back and not sitting straight.
I want to know if there's a key exercise ...
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Wobble chair or exercise ball for prolonged sitting at the office desk?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wobble chair over exercise ball used as alternative (supplementary) chair for prolonged sitting at the office desk?
(Tip: with exercise ball you will get ...
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Skinny but flabby, what to do?
I appear skinny but anyone who's seen me without a shirt knows the truth!
My chest, arms, and legs all look healthy (as far as I'm concerned) but my stomach is this fatty mess.
It's not that I don't ...
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Free materials and books about good posture / spinal cord anatomy
What are the best free materials to start studying about good posture and spinal cord anatomy ?
The overall muscle and tissue physiology books will also do.
Background:
I'm doing different exercises ...
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Posture :: Working on Laptop in Bed
I spend a huge chunk of my time on my bed working on my laptop reading and typing (I have no option) and I am concerned about the health of my spine and body as a whole. My usage is well over 6 hours ...
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How can I diagnose my running and postural issues?
Introduction: I run a 1.8 mile loop around my neighborhood every morning before class or work. A few years ago, I got sciatica and missed the entire school soccer season. The pain was on my right ...
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What is the correct posture to support my weight with my arms while biking?
When biking I find it natural to maintain my posture by keeping my arms straight and loading my weight on the handles. This has worked okay for me, until I need to get a hand off the handles to (e.g.) ...
