Make Your Office Back-Friendly
Past Admins, 5 years ago
The working environment around the world is changing, slowly but steadily. Gone are the days when offices were dull Google office desk places, where people had to be tied to their desks. Nowadays more and more companies are changing their offices and the way they work.
A number of studies suggest that sitting at a desk for long hours, at a stretch can not only cause back problems but also other diseases like lung, colon and endometrial cancer. Bad postures while sitting can cause spinal problems that in turn can reflect badly on your work.
Google is one of the leading innovators when it comes to their workplaces. Their headquarters in India boasts of a mini-golf course, a small cricket pitch, swings, grazing greens complete with sheep, napping pods, massage and sauna rooms, a gym and lots of food at micro kitchens.
Standing workplaces –
Rajan Anandan, the managing director and vice-president, sales and operation, of Google South-East Asia and India works from his standing desk. He does not use his private office as this desk gives him better access to his team and vice versa. Working in a standing position has helped Anandan positively as he feels less tired after a long day’s work.
However, both sitting and standing for long hours at a time is harmful to the body. Just like sitting, standing for hours, in the end, can put a lot of unnecessary stress on your spine and legs.
Following are a few simple steps which can help you keep your spine healthy and maintain a good posture in your office space.
- Sitting in a slightly reclined position is good, it causes the least amount of pressure to the spine
- Keep your feet firmly planted on the floor while you sit.
- Keep your head, shoulder and hip alignment straight.
- Keep changing your position, moving your ankles and knees all the time.
- Here’s a look at some of the most innovative workplaces and Spine Specialist in India.
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