For the last couple of weeks I’ve spent way too much time staring computer screen and way little time… umm… doing something else than staring computer screen. I do exercise regularly but still the upper part of my back is not feeling good at the moment (well, it feels little bit better than couple of days ago – since I reminded myself to take bit of breaks and do some other stuff than sitting & typing).
Note to self: stretching and taking breaks is you know… a good idea.
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I had the same problems for too long. Lately I’ve been using a ‘standing’ desk while I work. Its really made a huge difference. I keep a stool nearby to use when my feet get tired, but I try to keep my sitting time to a minimum. No more back problems.
I had my laptop on a pretty low desk for a few days till I got a neck pain. Putting some box between laptop and desk solved the problem. Its all about ergonomics I guess.
Yeh, ergonomics… and also exercising & taking time off. And I suppose genes (=how is your back/neck area). All add up… :)
Sometimes back pain (especially in lower back) is caused just by too much sitting. Legs are always bent forward and they make the hip area tense. After figuring that out I cured my back completely by stretching my legs for a week. :)
I had some trouble when I was younger but I’m mostly very good now, maybe I spent more time on the PC back then but I also had worse posture and exercised less…
I dunno what’s the case. I exercise quite a bit… but maybe I’d need to do more back/neck stuff…
Good points on ‘sitting’… gotta try standing. Somehow :)
After long session, just got neck pain, but only if i stay more than 10h without pauses.
My back is ok, but i’m still young, and i got 5 massage per year (cover 80% by my company) which is a great help.
So far just my elbow causes me chronic pain, i tried a lot of position, mouse, mouse pad, chair height, etc, … But i guess it’s just spending 12h+ per day on a computer that causes that :p