It turns out that this posture has such a big impact on eyesight!

You may not believe it, but one thing you do every day not only affects your mental state and mood, but also your eyesight and health! It is your bad sitting posture!!!

1. How important is sitting posture?

"Sitting" is something we do for more than 10 hours a day. Think about it, apart from sleeping time, we sit, walk and stand.

Sitting is the posture that students and office workers maintain for the longest time every day. Sitting seems simple, but in fact, it is difficult to maintain a good sitting posture!

Poor sitting posture will cause the muscles to use more strength to keep the body balanced. Some muscles will become tight and stiff, while others will be inhibited and relaxed.

Incorrect sitting posture can cause abnormal body posture, leading to a series of problems such as changes in the physiological curvature of the spine, neck, shoulder and back pain, low back pain, back muscle tension, dizziness, headache, etc. In severe cases, it can also affect sleep and cause anxiety, depression, etc.

2. What is your sitting posture?

If you don’t know your sitting posture, you can ask your friends to take a photo of you sitting when you are not paying attention. I believe it will surprise you...

After taking the photos, let's compare them~ Is there a similar sitting posture?

3. The impact of incorrect sitting posture

Improper sitting posture can cause people to get used to reading and writing with their heads tilted, back hunched, or lying down, or leaning their heads on their arms. Over time, the eyes are too close to the written words, which increases eye fatigue .

Incorrect sitting posture can also lead to decreased vision. Incorrect sitting posture may cause the eyes to focus inaccurately on the screen. Maintaining this position for a long time may cause dry eyes and decreased vision .

In addition, sitting in the wrong posture, sitting very close, and the pressure on both eyes will cause myopia to develop quickly. Over time, the difference in vision between the two will be very large, leading to different internal structures and strabismus .

Poor posture also weakens the body's ability to resist external pressure, causing more wear and tear on ligaments and joints.

4. Correct sitting posture

1. Use of eyes

When using your eyes, follow the rule: one fist, one foot, one inch, that is, your chest should be one fist away from the edge of the table (about 10 cm); your eyes should be one foot away from the book (about 33 cm); and your fingers holding the pen should be one inch away from the tip of the pen (about 3 cm).

▍Upright sitting posture

Suitable for most people who sit in an office, especially those who work on a desktop computer.

▍Sitting forward

Suitable for people who work at a desk for a long time, such as drawing, writing, etc.

▍Leaning back sitting posture

It is suitable for attending meetings and talking on the phone, but not for working at a desk or using a computer.

Summarize

Maintain correct sitting posture and do not sit for more than 7 hours a day.

Avoid sitting for long periods of time. Get up and move your body every 30 to 60 minutes, and do some exercises to relieve back pain!