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Just got back from the chiropracter and (ommits long story) it was the first time anyone has had anything positive to say about my back in 2yrs! ---Nick is happy ;)
Now I finally appear to be on the mend I've resolved to stop sitting like an idiot (legs crossed, half off the seat etc) and force myself to sit properly.
I'm guessing that we in our industry suffer from back pain alot right?
Is it a hard habbit to break, and is it worth it?
Nick
And also see a good Osteopath.
I get put through the hoops every 6 months.
Glyn.
Things that have helped
1) Few minutes of massage before sleep.
2) Some lower back exercises and yoga to keep the lowerback muscles strong.
But still it is not enough .. given that the each day includes more than ten hours of sitting in front of the screen.
I have been toying with a new idea .. to get a special piece of furniture made (have not planned exactly what.. but I imagine it should be some thing similar to a lecture stand with a bigger surface to keep the keyboard and monitor) so that I can stand and work. I think standing will be less of a trouble than sitting.
Or may be a way to alternate between standing and sitting :)
Any one else tried this?
Jaski
At work, all of our PC's are elevated, so that users can look at them without crowering, bending their back and their spine.
Was given some advice by a friend who does alot of Unix based consultancy work for big multinationals and he warned of things like this going to court, and users/employee's winning, hence took immediate steps to resolve, probably only partially at the moment - the bigger problem area's.
Nick, usually at home, i just chill with my feet on the desk with a beer, the only thing that gets a bit sore is my eye's.
