Sofa & Reading Posture Guide
Why Posture Gets Worse on the Sofa
Sofas are soft and comfortable, but the tilted backrest naturally leads to slouching. The pelvis slides back and the lower back curves into a C-shape, increasing strain on the lumbar spine. Sitting on the sofa for long periods while watching TV or reading accelerates both forward head and round shoulder.
Common Sofa & Reading Posture Problems
Posterior pelvic tilt (sliding down on sofa, pelvis tilting back), forward head (leaning toward book or screen), round shoulder (holding book or remote, shoulders rolling forward), leaning to one side (resting on armrest, spine tilting sideways) are most common.
Maintaining Good Posture on the Sofa
Sit deep in the sofa with your back against the backrest. Place a cushion behind your lower back for lumbar support. Keep both feet flat on the floor without crossing legs. When watching TV, adjust the screen to eye level to reduce neck strain.
Posture Tips for Reading
Use a book stand to raise the book to eye level. Reducing the head-tilting angle greatly helps prevent forward head posture. Reading while lying on your stomach or side is harmful to both neck and back. Change positions or get up to stretch every 30 minutes.
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