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Causes

Other causes include sustained immobile posture for long periods of time. Taylor, Consmüller, and Rohlmann in their article "A novel system for the dynamic assessment of back shape" in the Medical Engineering & Physics journal, say: "Low back pain is an increasing problem and can be aggravated by prolonged static posture. Sitting for prolonged periods is a great hindrance to good posture. According to a study conducted by a physical therapy firm in California, another cause of poor posture can be linked to video games. While playing, it could only take a few minutes for a person’s posture to be worsened. By focusing and leaning forward, the neck and shoulder 's alignment is compromised.

Preventions and Treatments

According to a study by BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, ergonomic chairs is a way for people to help treat and prevent their bad posture. Ergonomic chairs help with the alignment of shoulders, back, and neck all things that are very important when it comes to posture.

There is growing evidence supporting the implementation of an alternative sit to stand workstation and ergonomical desk adjustments that yield positive effects reflected on computer workers and employers, studies by Thorp et al. for example found up to 32% reduction in pain and discomfort in lower back, and Pronk et al. showed a combined reduction of upper back and neck pain by up to 54% in office workers compared with pre-intervention data findings. '''According to a study by BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, ergonomic chairs are a way for people to help treat and prevent their bad posture. Ergonomic chairs help with the alignment of shoulders, back, and neck. All things that are very important when it comes to posture.'''