My Posture Sucks.

Confuzor · February 2004

<div class="IPBDescription">Yours probably does too.</div> I've been noticing that when I rotate my neck, the cracks have been increasing louder. And EVERY single time I rotate my shoulders, they pop/crack, (it used to tick off my sister a lot when I used to do it <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /> ).

I'm also finding that my body is starting to get a lot less tolerant to sitting in front of the computer for long periods of time, or maybe it's just because it's homework, since my hypocritical body seems to withstand hours of Starcraft.

<i>/punches liver out of spite</i>

My legs don't actually feel numb and my feet don't feel spikes, but I just feel increasingly restless...

I'm curious as to what, if anything, you guyshave done to improve your posture. Does stretching on a daily basis really help? Is a neck brace recommended? A doctor once recommended swimming to me, but that isn't really a practical solution for me as of now...

Thoughts?

[edit]Oh yeah, I sleep belly up. My friend is utterly scared of sleeping this way, because he's heard that it's supposed to induce sleep paralysis. I think he's right... I get these half-awake, half asleep trances, once in a while and they feel kind of cool. [/edit]

eediot · February 2004

Okay, a few times....

Set your feet down square and flat on the ground, and keep them there. [I find I naturally end up with them crossed, leaning on my right heel... =\]

Blow up two medium sized baloons, and put them on top of eachother between your back and the chairback, near the button [i.e starting out at your bum then spread evenly] <--- this will help

And stretching on a daily basis??? If you're sitting on the computer, stretch every 2 hours or something, or go outside for 15 minutes and throw a ball around, or read a bit of that book, or print off a C/PHP/whatever tutorial and read it

Beach is better than going swimming, as it's good for your health as well <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /> Just be sure to swim in it as well hehe

Some more on posture... umm... stay about 3/4m or 1 m away from your monitor as well

<img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' />

Zel · February 2004

i joined <a href='http://www.fencing.net/' target='_blank'>a sport</a> for a semester or three, it really got my back in shape again, instead of the hunchback i was developing programming. even only two days a week kept my head and shoulders firmly straight, and dont think it tires you out, energy is infinite within you.

Mullet · February 2004

I've also noticed a difference in my posture...I seem to be hunching over constantly now.... and it sucks <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' />

When football season starts, it will all be back to normal <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' />

Geminosity · February 2004

one thing that can help computer-users with posture is getting a special desk or desktop thingy that raises the height of your monitor to roughly eye-level. (I've got one, it's got this cool slidey tray thing too for my keyboard so I can use my table to do other things than just type ^^ ).
Like the others said though, getting out and grabbing some regular exercise is the best cure of all though =3

BizZy_9mm_Messiah · February 2004

I don't get bad posture from staying on the computer for countless hours but at school it's different. The desks are so small and uncomfortable. When you do you work you slouch over out of habit and after a while you become fatigued and start slouching over and leaning back which begins to hurt my back.

Moquiao · February 2004

i dont get it... i spend most weeknights in.. but at the weekend... im up in london either at a club or doing some doorwork... and its like... when im out... i m only 6 ft.. and esp when ur doing doorwork.. u tend to 'puff up' and stand tall and proud alot.. so generally im doing that ratehr then slouching...

i sit on the edge of my bed. hunched over a 21" monitor around 30 cm away! its not that bad :/

BigBull · February 2004

I sit really low in my chair. Like slouched I dont know why. And im not on the computer except weapons, because i play so many sports. But when it does hurt, i take a break go lay on the couch and it helps for awhile.

Bogglesteinsky · February 2004

I sit badly at school, but my moniter is in a good position at home, so i generally have a good posture.

Burr · February 2004

My monitor is at eye level more or less, but the whole computer situation is probably bad. I have my monitor on a little shelf/bar that comes out of the wall and I sit on a stool....

*in best Mr. Burns voice*
Your developing a mighty hump!

Nil_IQ · February 2004

I'm starting to find that it's impossible not to hunch over, especially when playing an FPS, since you instinctively want to be "closer" to the action, as if hunching over is going to increase your skills, stupid instincts. (and stupid planetside, you've got me addicted AND you're ruining my posture!)

When I realise i'm hunching I usually correct myself, but then I find myself slouching, so I correct myself, and the whole cycle starts again.

roachems · February 2004

I hear stretching and sit-ups are good for your back if you do a lot of sitting.
If you exercise and stretch on a regular basis then you wont really have to worry about anything.

DOOManiac · February 2004

Gah. I think I need an eye exam or something...

I coulda swore this thread says "My Signature Sucks, Yours probably does too"

Zig · February 2004

i have an office chair that reclines just a tiny bit.. so i just recline all the way back and curve my spine around it.

so i can assume the natural curvature of the spine, WHILE slouching.

RPG_Jssmfulhud · February 2004

That is DETAILED! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

But yes, I sit like that.

Jezpuh · February 2004

Meh, I don't have any problems (yet). I'm still as flexible and fast as when I was 8.
Maybe the problems will come now <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /> We'll see

Rokiyo · February 2004

I think my sitting posture defies all rules of normality. I have great posture when i walk around, but when it comes to chairs I always curl my legs up and assume the half foetal position. I generally feel more comfortable sitting on the floor than I do on a sofa or chair.

Like right now I have my left leg folded under me and I'm sitting on it, while my right leg is brought up and is hugging against my chest. Eventually my left leg is gonna go a bit numb so I'll reverse the position, then I'll keep changing position regularly as to balance out all my whacky spine destroying postures so that they cancel each other out...

I get some crackly bone sound thingeys in the top half of my spine if I stay at the computer too long, but my only real permanent problem are the muscles around the tendons in my hand and forearm which aren't in a good condition at all...

Brave_Ulysses · February 2004

I have great posture for the moment. Anyone seen that picture of The Evolution Of Mankind? Check it out:

MonsieurEvil · February 2004

As usual, <a href='http://www.marines.com/request/contact_recruiter_request.asp' target='_blank'>MonsE has the answers to your problem</a>. It worked for me just fine.

Zig · February 2004

rofl.. i might join after hs <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' />

Necrosis · February 2004

Fencing kicks arse and exercises a lot of little used muscles.

You will really appreciate your inner thigh after a few fencing sessions.

Failing that try something like pilates - you want a sport that stretches the right muscles, not over-emphasises an already curved spine or aggravates areas where muscle growth is retarded.

If in doubt, consult a physiotherapist who can quickly and easily suggest daily exercises that *will* work.

Mullet · February 2004

I just ran 2 miles and im going to keep doing it every day....I wonder if that will help with posture... <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' />

Rokiyo · February 2004

Unfortunately I doubt it will, unless you hire a personal trainer to watch how you run and correct you on it.

Personally I'm doing pretty alright with Aikido as it's doing wonders for my posture and coordination. As a bonus it's also giving me an easy entrance into the fields of Shiatsu (massage theory), Aido (katanas and staffs), and Judo (throws n' stuff), though admittedly my 2 years of Karate back when I was 12 is really helping me out now that I'm trying these new arts.

While I'm on about martial arts, i'd like to say that it is somewhat like reading game manuals. It's going to be extremely useful knowledge, but if you don't have any experience with what you are reading you're still gonna get owned until you get some real practise in. What do I mean by real practise? I mean actually taking punches and trying to hit people for real. Punching the air repeatedly or pulling your punches while sparring is going to get you mutilated in your first real fight if that's all you know how to do... This is why I recommend western style boxing as a good compliment to the eastern arts, as it's going to give you the essential link between the theory and application of good self defense.

Nurot · February 2004

Wow the only way I sit is slouched... My posture is horrible as well......

Legionnaired · February 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Necrosis @ Feb 9 2004, 04:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Fencing kicks arse and exercises a lot of little used muscles.

You will really appreciate your inner thigh after a few fencing sessions.

Failing that try something like pilates - you want a sport that stretches the right muscles, not over-emphasises an already curved spine or aggravates areas where muscle growth is retarded.

If in doubt, consult a physiotherapist who can quickly and easily suggest daily exercises that *will* work.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Fencing does indeed rock. Works on your flexability and endurace. Cool stuff.

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