Poor sitting habits are one of the leading causes of bone health problems. From back and neck pain to degenerative spine disease Abnormal cervical spine disease or herniated disc disease If you are used to these behaviors It should be avoided as it puts you at risk for long-term bone health problems. Improper use of a wheelchair can do more harm than good to the user.
Users who sit in a bent back affect the respiratory system and have little effect on feeding. Causes pain and will cause injury to the muscle fibers when sitting in this position for a long time. resulting in degeneration or compression of the spinal nerves
sitting forward causes body weight to press on the intervertebral discs Because our body weight doesn’t go down to the bottom like full, but down to the spine and coccyx bone instead
Many people think that choosing a wheelchair that is much larger than the user will make the user sit more comfortably, but not at all. Sitting tilted to one side, if sitting for long periods of time, it can cause the spine to bend. Should choose a wheelchair that fits the body. Not too big or too small
Advantages of using a wheelchair properly
The body can distribute weight well, making it possible to sit in a wheelchair for a long time without the risk of pressure sores.
when sitting in a correct and stable manner Resulting in being able to do various activities more conveniently and flexibly.
because the body has no tension Users can move their arms and legs to relax. Prevent the hardening of the joints.
The correct way to sit in a wheelchair
Using a wheelchair correctly has long-term benefits. So try to change these habits. Before it’s too late, if you have aches and pains for a long time, it may result in crooked bones and shoulders that can’t be fixed. Therefore, let’s try to adjust your behavior for good health.
