Does working at your desk give you back pain?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by tnbturbo, Jun 14, 2010.

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    I have one of those manager type chairs for working at my computer. However I think I would be better off with something that has better support.

    Whats the best type of chair for working at a PC?
     
    tnbturbo, Jun 14, 2010 IP
  2. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    mikesquarter.com/the-ultimate-top-10-computer-chairs-32/

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Jun 14, 2010 IP
  3. yogesh22

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    Thanks for the link DON. It will be helpful to me since i'm looking to buy a chair to avoid back pain.
     
    yogesh22, Jun 14, 2010 IP
  4. mtbwm

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    A good chair is necessary but I think good posture is much more important.

    Don't hunch over your keyboard - sit up straight !
     
    mtbwm, Jun 14, 2010 IP
  5. Mentalhead

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    I had back pain issues and I still have them sometimes. Only solution in my opinion is physical activity so at least have a long walk after you're done with your work, although running would be a lot better.
     
    Mentalhead, Jun 15, 2010 IP
  6. Crazy_Rob

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    I had severe neck and shoulder pain from my old chair/desk setup.

    I ended up getting this chair-
    http://www.hermanmiller.com/Products/Aeron-Chairs

    It's helped quite a bit.

    You also need to make sure you get up at least once an hour to stretch or walk around a little bit.
     
    Crazy_Rob, Jun 15, 2010 IP
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    etc Well-Known Member

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    i'm also experiencing backpain. i might just concider lying down the monitor :D on the upper deck of my bed facing down. then a wireless mouse and a folding keyboard attach on the monitor's face. would this solve my case?
     
    etc, Jun 15, 2010 IP
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    I did not encounter such problems. I am using S- Type chair regularly.
     
    johnsonp, Jun 15, 2010 IP
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    I am using normal sitting chair and I am very comfortable with it.
     
    sweatlana, Jun 15, 2010 IP
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    If you don't sit properly, yes they do come...
    but usually, when you don't sit properly is when it's most comfortable leading to back pains - ironic isn't it?
     
    matttung, Jun 16, 2010 IP
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    I have sometimes backpain due to that!
    Need to throw away that soon!
     
    roopajyothi, Jun 16, 2010 IP
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    It is essential to take breaks. otherwise, physical discomfort and mental fatigue will certainly start to show up, frequently.
     
    taurusman77, Jun 17, 2010 IP
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    Yeah as Crazy Rob mentioned, besides the chair, it is vital to have short breaks between your work. Otherwise you may be in danger of having back pain.
     
    nab, Jun 17, 2010 IP
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    I never have any kind of back pain because the height of my chair feets the height of the desk. These parameters are quite individual so define for yourself how do you feel comfortable.
     
    Warner, Jun 17, 2010 IP
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    i used to sit on a chair i don't have a experienced of sitting on a desk
     
    fatima619, Jun 18, 2010 IP
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    i dont feel any backpain with my chair now.. i am comfortable with what i have
     
    XTR3M3 XPL01T3R, Jun 18, 2010 IP
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    No back pain for me, however I get leg pains if I sit in one place too long, so I get a bit of exercise every hour or so.
     
    donlin, Jun 18, 2010 IP
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    I have comfort chair.it is painless to me.
     
    Achiever, Jun 18, 2010 IP
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    long working hr in our pc, create back pain, headache and also in your eyes. so avoid it not your chair
     
    nura235, Jun 18, 2010 IP
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    try small single sofa.............
     
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