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Setting yourself up with anergonomic workspaceis a helpful first step toward promoting good posture.
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Start with one third or half your day, and vary which half you use it, Malek suggests.
Any training youre doing should be supported withpostural strengtheningandmobility exercisestoo.
Here are the posture-correcting devices physical therapists actually recommend.
It essentially holds your shoulders back and reduces forward head posture, says Malek.
Its also flexible enough to be worn during workdays and workouts.
Available in sizes XS to XL.
It may work better for people with better postural strength, since theres no extrinsic support, says Malek.
Sitting too muchcauses problems, but so can standing too long, says Wu.
