Does your back hurt?

Question

While sitting here answering questions? Perhaps there is an ergonomically efficient way to go about this. Any idea?

Answer 1

yeah. you could come gimme a back rub

Answer 2

That "recent study" Blue, is highly argumentive.
It is my belief that as humans, we can only operate optimally and efficiently when the spine is in its neutral/natural position (ie: vertical or supine horizontal) without any stress or strain. To sit in a chair at the 135 degrees recommended would only work if the spine was fully supported in a personal ergonomical designed chair.
We have to look at the practibility side of things.
How many employers would supply these individually designed chairs?
None! Because apart from costs, most people at a desk have to turn or twist to their left or right to perform their work. When they sit up from this position to move or place things on their desk, they then would be poorly performing the potentially dangerous 'sit-up' exercise far too frequently for the unfit person. More back pain!

"A team of radiologists had tested 22 healthy volunteers with a new form of MRI equipment ......"
I often wonder how the health of these 'volunteers' is determined. And why conduct the tests on 'healthy' people, when it could be said the majority of the population could be regarded as less than healthy? What would the MRI have shown on the not so healthy person?
I have to admit that I regard these so called "studies" as inconclusive and a waste of time and money. They usually result in the tests finding in favour of the instigator's views or the financial backer's desired outcome.
How focused can one stay when in a semi-reclined position at a work station?
How can you move in this position without creating debilitating forces elswhere in the body?
Sure, chairs and sitting are not ideal for us humans, so we should be doing as someone else said, what we're designed to do: MOVE!
You can fortunately, do this with relative safety (in a chair) with the spine vertical and the knees slightly below hip level.

Answer 3

Yeah, a recent study - results reported last week - stated that old ideas about posture while sitting are wrong. They actually put MORE stress on the back. The best way to sit is in a moderately reclined position, such that the angle created by your thighs/legs through your back should be roughly 135 degrees. To picture this, imagine sitting in a chair, leaning back slightly with your legs stretched out in front of you and angled slightly downward. This is roughly a 135 degree angle. This angle approximation has been found to lessen the strain on the disks in your spine.

Answer 4

Yes they do make ergonomic chairs for computer desks.

Thay are compulsory in the workplace.

Answer 5

the human back is not designed for long setting, as proved by biodynamic studies. so standing and walking every now and then will help.
back relaxing and strengthening exercises is required

Answer 6

IS it your lower back, that is where your kidneys are, drink water and cranberry juice. I say for back pain all over just lots of drink water.

Answer 7

My eyes do. Maybe I need glasses and you need a good chair. Or maybe we need a break***

Answer 8

nope

Answer 9

GET UP AND WALK AROUND

Answer 10

yes i guess so