Yes
No
1. Is your computer at eye level?
GOOD JOB!
Looking up or down too much throughout the day can bring your neck and spine out of alignment.
Looking up or down too much throughout the day can bring your neck and spine out of alignment.
Resting your feet on the ground helps support
the natural curve of your spine while sitting.
Yes
No
2. Are your feet firmly planted on the ground?
Tip: If a chair is too tall and you cannot plant your feet on the ground, use a step stool.
NICE WORK!
Resting your feet on the ground helps support
the natural curve of your spine while sitting.
Tip: If a chair is too tall and you cannot plant your feet on the ground, use a step stool.
GREAT!
Avoid slouching by choosing
a chair with back support.
Yes
No
3. Do you slouch in your chair or on your desk?
Avoid slouching by choosing
a chair with back support.
This places stress on your neck. Use a headset or speaker phone for longer calls.
Yes
No
4. Do you hold a phone between your ear
and shoulder for long periods of time?
YOU'RE SMART!
This places stress on your neck. Use a headset or speaker phone for longer calls.
Your weight should be balanced evenly over your spine for your muscles to do their best work.
EXCELLENT!
Your weight should be balanced evenly over your spine for your muscles to do their best work.
Yes
No
5. Do you lean on one leg?
Your legs should be straight, but
your knees should be relaxed.
THAT'S GOOD!
Your legs should be straight, but
your knees should be relaxed.
Yes
No
6. Do you lock your knees?
Your weight should be balanced evenly over your spine for your muscles to do their best work.
EXCELLENT!
Your weight should be balanced evenly over your spine for your muscles to do their best work.
Yes
No
7. Do you hunch your shoulders?
Yes
No
8. Is your back flat?
THAT'S GOOD!
Your back is naturally curved. A flat back
is a sign that your pelvis is tucked and
pulling your back out of alignment.
Your back is naturally curved. A flat back
is a sign that your pelvis is tucked and
pulling your back out of alignment.
This takes your spine out of alignment. Instead, bend at your knees and lift with your legs.
KEEP IT UP!
This takes your spine out of alignment. Instead, bend at your knees and lift with your legs.
Yes
No
9. Are you lifting with your back?
A tight core helps control your leg muscles as you lift.
AMAZING!
A tight core helps control your
leg muscles as you lift.
Yes
No
10. Are you using your core muscles?
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While sitting at a desk
While sitting at a desk
While sitting at a desk
While standing or walking
While standing or walking
While standing or walking
While standing or walking
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While lifting objects
While lifting objects
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