Sitting

Do

Good body mechanics when sitting down in a chair. If a chair is too high, swayback is increased.   Knees higher than hips flattens the low back, legs straight on ottoman strains the low back.   Car Car seat closer to steering wheel flattens the low back.

Don't

Standing

Do

A footrest will relieve the swayback and help to flatten the back.

Don't

Copyrighted © American Chiropractic Foundation, 1999
For Information Purposes only.
Not to Diagnos or Treatment of any condition or disease.
Consult a Health Care Provider before attempting any of these activities.

Back to 'Chiro Education'