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Are you sitting comfortably..? Step 2 - Equal weight

Get the weight equal on both sides

Sitting with the weight more on one side can lead to a curved spine and increased risk of pressure areas, pain or spasms. Make sure the weight is the same on both buttocks.

drawing showing bad posture with too much weight on the right buttock

Bad posture
Too much weight on the right buttock. Person falling to the right and using right arm to support.

drawing showing good posture with weight evenly distributed on both sides

Good posture
Weight is now evenly distributed on both sides. The arms are now free.



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