Back Pains After Working At The Computer

[William]

I experience back pains every time I work in front of computer for 2 or 3 hours straight? I'm conscious about the right sitting position but I still end up having these pains at my back. What can be done to avoid this problem?

 

[jason]

I used to get them after a long day. I changed chairs and the problem went away. Well sort of. My shoulders still get tight after a few hours.

 

[Clive]

I agree with Jason - the chair can make a huge difference. I got a new chair last year that changed everything for me. Now I actually look forward to long stretches at my desk.

 

[Pascallist]

Yes, just replace your chair with the more ergonomic one. If you work on the computer for long hours daily, you deserve the best chair you can get.

 

[Trev]

I also have this kind of problem and I was about to create my first topic about this. I don't have enough exercise and I sit in front of the computer for a long time and I get this muscle pains. I never thought that changing the chair would help. I will look for a better chair this weekend.

 

[Mohidad]

Replacing your chair with the more comfortable one is a good start. Don't forget to move your body also. Take a break and do simple stretching every now and then.

 

[Verny]

Do some stretching and walk around when you don't have a chair that is comfortable. You should save some money for your new chair so you won't have to experience anymore back pains in the future.

 

[William]

I've bought the chair where I could relax while typing things. It's a big difference from the previous chair I was using. The pains are also gone so thanks a lot for this advice.

 

[Regis]

You could try lying on your back and doing hip thrusts. Alone. It'll stretch out your front thigh muscles-whatever they're called. I only know this because I caught my STB wife doing it and asked what the heck she was doing.

 

[Phillie]

You need to get up and stretch during those 2-3 hours. It's not good to sit anywhere that long without moving a bit. You could try a different chair too - I think they key is moving though.

 

[TJoel]

I agree with the others about moving your body. You should take a break and do some simple back stretching exercises combined with deep breathing every hour or so.