“How to Protect Your Spine: Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Posture While Driving, Working, and Sleeping”

Written by Amal Allam

Sunday, May 14, 2023 07:00 AM

Orthopedic and spine experts reveal that sitting forward and leaning on the steering wheel, in addition to staying in one position for a long period of time, can really affect the health of the spine, explaining, it is to protect your spine while driving, make sure that the thighs are back in the seat Make sure your eyes are well above the steering wheel, your knees are slightly lower than your hips, your seat is slightly backwards and not completely straight at a 90-degree angle, and taking regular breaks will also help take the pressure off your back.

And according to the British newspaper “Daily Mail”, office jobs can make it difficult to maintain a good posture, “when we get tired of working in our offices, our bodies hang on the chair and our shoulders bend over the keyboard,” and this affects the health of your neck and neck.your spineAim to sit with your ear, shoulder and hip in a straight line with your shoulders relaxed, and taking regular breaks from your desk is key to maintaining a healthy back..

sleeping on the couch..

After a busy day, many people fall asleep on the sofa while watching TV, but this can leave your back and spine in an unnatural position. While this may put you at ease for the first time, it is common to wake up with a ‘cramp in your neck’ due to weakness. sleeping position“.

The newspaper said, the best sleeping position is when you lie on your side to help ensure good spine alignment, a flat pillow can help with that, try placing a pillow between your legs (if you sleep on your side) or under your knees (if you sleep on your back) .”