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Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | .

Kay Denney — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:27:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Kay Denney
Post title: .

[quote]Rachel Waddington wrote:

I don't think my posture is great, and I spend far too long at my computer, but my back seems to be OK so far.

I do walk for 1-2 hours a day (and dance as a hobby) and I think that's probably the only reason my body is not completely wrecked.

I also try not to overwork, maintain a good work/life balance and eat a healthy diet.

[/quote]

Snap! except I do yoga and swimming and cycling rather than dance.

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | Correct posture when working at the computer.

Maria Elisa Garcia — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 16:42:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Maria Elisa Garcia
Post title: Correct posture when working at the computer.

I use ergonomic chairs and desks and keep the brightness of the PC at up to 70%.

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | Agree with Chris and others

Dan Lucas — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:16:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Dan Lucas
Post title: Agree with Chris and others

Basically, "your best position is your next one" sort of approach it is probably most sensible.

I myself stand up to work all the time, but I move around quite a lot even while (nominally) remaining in one place. My back seems fine. I take breaks every thirty minutes.

Dan

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | I don't really

Rachel Waddington — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:59:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Rachel Waddington
Post title: I don't really

I don't think my posture is great, and I spend far too long at my computer, but my back seems to be OK so far.

I do walk for 1-2 hours a day (and dance as a hobby) and I think that's probably the only reason my body is not completely wrecked.

I also try not to overwork, maintain a good work/life balance and eat a healthy diet.

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | Ergonomic chair from the start

IrinaN (X) — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:03:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: IrinaN (X)
Post title: Ergonomic chair from the start

When it became obvious and secured by the contract that at least for the nearest 3-5 years I'll be glued to my computer, and after the first couple of weeks on a cheap regular chair I got it, George:-), and never settled for anything less.

Those were the times 30 years ago, when I was just 37 and could afford only a plastic patio table and 4 plastic chairs ($24 total in 1993 prices), for kitchen furniture, but I blew a substantial part of my savings at the time, a whooping 180 dollars, on my first, but not last ergonomic chair and never had any back problems since. My workplace on site has even more luxurious ergonomic chairs :-). I'm not athletic at all, hate gyms but love to walk and swim when I have a chance.

[Edited at 2024-08-05 12:36 GMT]

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | Me too

Angie Garbarino — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:41:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Angie Garbarino
Post title: Me too

[quote]Giovanni Guarnieri MITI, MIL wrote:

Plus Pilates and standing desk. [/quote]

Pilates :)

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | Switching around

John Fossey — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:35:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: John Fossey
Post title: Switching around

Having Parkinsons makes it a real challenge to stay comfortable while working. I seem to have found a balance by having two different ergonomic chairs which I switch around during the day, and an electric sit-stand desk. Plus a great light (Amazon B09JKSVQBC) that lights my desk with no glare and no light on the monitor screen. Yes, these items are expensive, but they're business costs.

[Edited at 2024-08-02 17:26 GMT]

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | A bit of this, a bit of that

Marjolein Snippe — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:20:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Marjolein Snippe
Post title: A bit of this, a bit of that

I do use an ergonomic chair I picked up second hand years ago. It discourages slumping, but slumping is still very much possible, so I also take short breaks and make sure I get plenty of exercise outside working hours.

I would love a standing desk but I find them very expensive and am dreading the hassle it would give. Plus, my current desk used to be my grandmother's and I like it very much.

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | Exercise

Liena V. — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:21:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Liena V.
Post title: Exercise

I guess gym/pilates/bodyart every day + dancing, skating and swimming helps (as well as doing at least some of that more or less regularly for 30 years). Never had an ergonomic chair or any other special arrangements and doing fine so far, but I also hardly ever stay at my desk for more than 4-5 hours in a row. That's when I know it's time to move my body and work will have to wait until I am back (my eyes love it too).

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | All of them!

Giovanni Guarnieri MITI, MIL — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:49:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Giovanni Guarnieri MITI, MIL
Post title: All of them!

Plus Pilates and standing desk.

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | How about a standing desk?

Antonio Leggieri — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:22:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Antonio Leggieri
Post title: How about a standing desk?

I've been thinking about getting a standing desk, however I do not know whether anyone has experience with that.

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | Outstanding biological machine taking care of everything

CasaPhil — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: CasaPhil
Post title: Outstanding biological machine taking care of everything

I do sit on a gamer's chair, but I've also been weighing a similar lean weight for 40 years. Less strain on everything due to unnecessary weight probably helps. I was lucky enough in my youth not to fall into bad eating habits like junk food, constant snacking, sweets and sodas, which I drink only with spirits. What's not in doesn't need to go out.
The other side of the coin is that all the fat I ingest and don't burn seems to end up in my bloodstream instead of between muscle and skin.

Philippe

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | I don't

Gitte Hovedskov (X) — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:58:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Gitte Hovedskov (X)
Post title: I don't

Basically that simple... I forget and pay the price for that...

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | Test what works for you

Andrus Lauringson — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:52:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Andrus Lauringson
Post title: Test what works for you

I don’t use an ergonomic chair etc, but everything has to be at the exactly right level – chair, desk and screen. I use books, pillows, etc., if necessary. If anything is a bit high or low, I get back/neck/wrist pain and just generally work slower.

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | Mixing it up and praying

The Shredder — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:19:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: The Shredder
Post title: Mixing it up and praying

Standing, sitting, lying, interspersed with walking, cycling, pottering, stretching, gym etc.

There’s no such thing as an ergonomic position or good posture. We aren’t designed to be in one position endlessly.

My back is a disaster zone which requires constant management. If I’d chosen a career in the public sector when younger, I’d doubtless have retired on a disability pension years ago. But that’s not an option for a freelancer, so I’ve just had to work around it, and on balance I think that’s a good thing.

PS When I do sit at my desk, it’s on a £10 Swiss ball (exercise ball). Some say it’s bad to be constantly adjusting, but it works for me.

[Edited at 2024-08-02 07:22 GMT]

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | Several

Alex Lichanow — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:04:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Alex Lichanow
Post title: Several

- I use an ergonomic chair, and yes, 10 years ago, I would have laughed in the face of anyone suggesting that I would end up spending so much money on a chair someday.
- I take regular breaks to stretch and move around.
- I have adjusted the height of my monitor and keyboard.

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer? | Other (a combination)

Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:57:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Post title: Other (a combination)

I use an ergonomic chair with a support pillow, the height of my keyboard and screen are adjusted, as well as my lamps, I take regular breaks to stretch my legs and I do physio once a week…

Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?

ProZ.com Staff — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:10:04 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: How do you maintain good posture and take care of your back while working at the computer?
Poster: ProZ.com Staff

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