Does your job require you to interface with a computer all day long? I don’t suppose you’re exhibiting perfect posture. Most of the people that I see don’t, I don’t, and I’m not even sure it’s reasonable to expect someone to sit that long and be perfect about it—at least not with some serious training. Maybe a Shaolin Monk could do it.
You may not ever have perfect posture all day long, but you can remind yourself to open your chest up and reverse the back slump. There’s a simple stretch you can do, and it will feel really, really good.
Chest Stretch
Clasp your hands behind your back and straighten your arms by rolling your shoulders down and back. Open your chest and tilt your head and neck back, looking upward at the ceiling. Push the hips forward.
Hold for 10-20 seconds, but do not strain. Imagine your posture improving and your spine lengthening. You can do this stretch a few times a day, especially if you are working on your posture.
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