Let’s summarise what we’ve learned.

Key Lessons

• Standing or reclining puts the least pressure on your spine, while slouching or leaning forward increases pressure the most.
• Bending your head too far forward, like when texting, can overload the neck muscles and joints.
• Leaning your head back can compress spinal joints and reduce blood flow.
• Slouched shoulders and arms reaching forward (like when typing) increase tension in your upper back, neck, and wrists. This can happen with a poor desk setup.
• Shallow posture (i.e., sitting hunched) reduces oxygen intake, making you feel more tired and tense.
• Awkward posture = misaligned joints + muscle fatigue. When your body is out of alignment, muscles have to work harder to hold you up.
• The best posture is your next posture. Staying in one position too long, even a good one, can lead to strain. Frequent, small movements keep your body and brain refreshed.