Gilbert Wilson asked:
> (how to cure/relieve back pain)
I injured my back ~20 years ago (totally unrelated to sysadmin). I've
since learned two key things: 1) nothing works for everyone; 2) it's
exceedingly rate that one single thing will do the trick.
I use/do all of the following (in no particular order) . . .
- try to control my weight (yes, it matters)
- exercise regularly
- sit in a variety of positions, and sometimes even in different
chairs (which may include "kneeling" chairs, exercise balls,
one-legged stools, etc.)
- do yoga (which has nothing to do with stretching, per se)
- work standing up
- avoid sitting for more than two hours at a time ideally no more
than one hour; get up, walk around, stretch, whatever
- stretch (proactively and preventatively) -- and no this is *NOT*
the same thing as doing yoga
- use a good chair (my preference is an Aeron, YMMV)
- use a good desk set-up: everything at the right heights,
distances, angles, etc.
- use a good mouse and pointing device
for all of the above, "good" is defined as "what puts your
body in a "safe" position and doesn't cause discomfort or
irritation or stress or strain
- try to work no more than eight hours per day; if I have to work
more, take a real dinner break (leave the office, go eat somewhere
else, come back)
- go for a walk at lunch (having my dog at work gives me a good
excuse to do this one)
Good luck,
Adam
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