Health Tip: Keep Good Posture

(HealthDayNews) -- Correct sitting and standing posture can help prevent back strain, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.

When it comes to sitting:

• Sit in chairs with straight backs or low-back support.
• Keep your knees a little higher than your hips. Adjust the seat or use a low stool to prop your feet on.
• While driving, sit straight and move the seat forward.

And here are some standing suggestions:

• When standing for a long period, rest one foot on a low stool to relieve pressure on your lower back.
• Switch the foot you''re resting on the stool every five to 15 minutes.
• Keep your ears, shoulders and hips in a straight line, with your head up and your stomach pulled in.

-- Felicity Stone