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amother
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Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 5:27 pm
Hi,

I sit by a computer so many hours a day. I'm getting back pain and a hunch..
Anyone has a suggestion of a tried and true thing that I can wear on my back? If you can add a link to the item I'll appreciate it double!Smile

TIA!!
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zaq




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 6:40 pm
Rather than wear a device, remind yourself to do some stretches every so often, say every 30 minutes. set a timer if need be. There are shmillions of websites illustrating such exercises. Here's just one: https://uhs.umich.edu/computerergonomics. Google "Deskercise" or "exercises for computer work."
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sequoia




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 6:41 pm
Swimming is best for back problems, but if you can’t get to the pool, do exercises with a stick, as though you are swimming freestyle.

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amother
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Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 6:48 pm
Get a lumbar support thing for your chair. Posture matters here. Once you have that, if you notice pain in your tailbone, you may want to pad the chair. And get your eyes checked. Sometimes people need glasses or a prescription change from long hours at a computer, and they change their body position to see better.
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amother
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Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 7:26 pm
zaq wrote:
Rather than wear a device, remind yourself to do some stretches every so often, say every 30 minutes. set a timer if need be. There are shmillions of websites illustrating such exercises. Here's just one: https://uhs.umich.edu/computerergonomics. Google "Deskercise" or "exercises for computer work."
Thanks for this advice! I love the word 'deskercise!!' Smile
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amother
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Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 7:27 pm
sequoia wrote:
Swimming is best for back problems, but if you can’t get to the pool, do exercises with a stick, as though you are swimming freestyle.
I wish! I love a pool! I live a 20 minute drive from the closest pool.. I can maybe manage it once a week. Or less.
But the stick idea may work. Thanks for posting!
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amother
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Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 7:28 pm
amother [ Chambray ] wrote:
Get a lumbar support thing for your chair. Posture matters here. Once you have that, if you notice pain in your tailbone, you may want to pad the chair. And get your eyes checked. Sometimes people need glasses or a prescription change from long hours at a computer, and they change their body position to see better.
Also a good idea! Thanks for posting!
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rachel6543




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 7:44 pm
Can you get a standing desk? I found that helps a lot. So you can switch between standing & sitting. I have a standing desk setup at both work and my home office desk.
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amother
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Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 7:49 pm
This helped a lot
Everlasting Comfort Lumbar... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I.....share
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amother
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Post Mon, Jan 03 2022, 12:53 am
amother [ Navyblue ] wrote:
This helped a lot
Everlasting Comfort Lumbar... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I.....share

Does this come with an attached seatbelt to seatbelt myself to sit up straight?
Cuz I don't lean back on the chair, that's the real problem. I lean forward and get hunched..
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amother
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Post Mon, Jan 03 2022, 12:54 am
rachel6543 wrote:
Can you get a standing desk? I found that helps a lot. So you can switch between standing & sitting. I have a standing desk setup at both work and my home office desk.
also a good suggestion! Thanks for sharing!
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amother
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Post Mon, Jan 03 2022, 12:55 am
What I'm really looking for is something to keep my back straight. So even if I lean forward, my back remains straight.
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yc




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Jan 03 2022, 3:45 am
I work on the computer as well and I find this pretty good:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....psc=1
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