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One of the problems with desk jobs or jobs that require prolonged sitting in front of computers is that you are sedentary, which means you are not moving much or burning a lot of calories..
This means that one needs to make certain tweaks to ensure they stay on track, suggested cardiologist Dr Shriram Nene, who took to Instagram to share a reel on what one should do if they have a desk-bound job...
Here are 5 things you can do to stay fit while glued to your chair, Dr Nene captioned the post...
The ideal posture for using a computer involves maintaining a level head position, or slightly tilting it forward, while looking directly at the screen in alignment with the torso, forming an angle of approximately 15 degrees, explained Dr Kiran Chouka, consultant Orthopedic, Joint Replacement and Arthroscopic Surgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Yeshwanthpur and Hebbal, Bangalore..
It is important to have proper support for the back, ensuring adequate lumbar support when sitting upright or leaning back slightly, said Dr Chouka...
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