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It's all about Posture!
A healthy neck supports your head, keeping it aligned
with the rest of the spine in a proper, balanced posture. The neck has a slight
natural curve, which sits on top of the two curves in the middle and lower back.
Correct posture maintains all three curves and prevents undue stress and strain
by distributing body weight evenly. Actually, when your back is balanced, it
is self-supporting and requires little help from your back muscles.
  
What Does Good Posture Look Like?
The body is straight, but not robotic! The appearance is relaxed as the ears, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles align in one straight line. If you hung an imaginary plumb line from the earlobe, the line would hang straight through the middle of the anklebone
Good posture means there is musculoskeletal balance. This balance helps to protect the joints in the spine from excessive stress. It also guards against injury and possible deformity. Good posture is a great 'tool' to possess to help prevent pain.
Working at a Desk - Posture Friendly Tips
· Choose office furniture that is ergonomically designed and that fits your body.
· Sit with your back against the back of the chair with knees at slightly below hip level. This maintains normal lordosis of spine.
· The workstation or desk should be at elbow height.
· Adjust chair height to meet this need. Sit with your shoulders straight and parallel to the hips.
· Don't slouch or lean forward to view work or the computer monitor. Either move closer to the work or move the work closer to you.
· Don't cradle the phone between your head and shoulder! It is much better to use the speakerphone or a headset.
· Get up, walk tall and stretch often!
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