Computers & Back Pain

Back pain from long hours at the computer used to be one of the items on my checklist of issues. Since buying my Herman Miller Aeron Chair, adjusting my workstation, and getting a break reminder program (Albion Stop Now), it's thankfully become a non-issues for me. (Don't worry, I still have other issues to complain about here).

I know there are quite a few folks, though, who are experiencing back pain from working long hours in a sedentary position. Here are a few articles and news reports worth browsing for tips:

Computer users feeling the strain
Ergonomics and back pain in the workplace
Five top tips to help ease back pain at work
When Computers Attack - Neck & Back Pain

Comments

[Mark Josefsberg]

Hi,

Ergonomics can be extremely important in people with all sorts of musculoskeletal problems. But until they learn how to use their bodies differently, the problems will continue. 'Good posture' isn't really the answer, since this implies rigidity. If you have sessions in the Alexander Technique, you will look like you have better posture but you'll actually be feeling freedom, ease and probably loss of your pain.

Mark
www.MarkJosefsberg.com