What Posture Is Best for My Back?
The best posture is your next posture. Any position held too long can cause trouble. Changing positions often matters more than a single “perfect” pose.
Recommended by situation
Sitting
- Hips back against the chair.
- Use lumbar support or a small cushion.
- Knees ~90°, feet flat.
- Stand up every hour.
Standing
- Weight evenly on both feet.
- Keep knees softly bent.
- Rest one foot on a step if it helps.
- Walk if you must stand long.
Lifting
- Hinge at the hips, not the low back.
- Keep the load close to your body.
- Don’t twist while lifting.
- Use a hip-hinge pattern.
Sleeping
- Side sleepers: pillow between knees.
- Back sleepers: pillow under knees.
- Avoid sleeping on your stomach.
More important than posture
- Movement: change position every 30–60 minutes.
- Core strength: helps you hold good form.
- Flexibility: allows comfortable position changes.
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