Back Pain Office Ergonomics: How to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain at Work

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I have never thought about monitor height or tilt before. Due to carpal tunnel in both of my arms I've had to learn new ways of doing things such as keeping your arms as level as possible. That and the periodic breaks you mention have really helped. I'm really looking forward to the office chair video. The chairs I've tried seem great when I try them in the store but end up not working as I hoped when I get them home. Thanks!

Thanks, Jesse, for the informative video. I have an Equus chair, by Herman Miller, that I purchased new in 1993. It was state-of-the-art at that time and was pretty expensive. It is worn out now and the seat height adjustment is no longer working well but the frame is still in good shape. I have been considering sending it back to Herman Miller to be overhauled and reupholstered but before I do I would like to read your thoughts re: the value of this chair at this point in time. I figure that it will probably cost me at least the aprox. $800 I paid for it back then. The question is, "Are there currently better chairs on the market, for that price or less?" Thank you, Arieljoy

I know why looking at a computer monitor all day hurts your eyes; it has to do with the amount of direct light vs. the amount of ambient light. In layman's terms, the light from your monitor may be, or at least seem to be, significantly brighter than the light in the rest of the room. This can cause problems because your eyes can't adjust properly to the difference. And the greater the difference, the more damage is done. So, another way to help your eyes specifically is to reduce the brightness of your monitor, just a little bit. This decreases the contrast between that and the ambient light, and puts less strain on the eyes. At least, that's how it works for me.

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your advise is excellent & I will forward on to a friend who gets back pain whilst sitting at her computer. Also how about some tips & advise on lower back pain after walking for a relatively short distance.

HI This site video is very helpful and things you said its very knowledgeable and helpful for the viewers.you are helping patients that suffer with neck pain,we are working in the same area and helping people get relief Thanks

I sit in a driver's chair ALL DAY, some night. Can't always stop for 5-6 hr. Few times, 10 - 11hr straight. Chair comes with the truck, NO choices. Rush hr/Stop N Go traffic, hard on the shifter shoulder N clutch knee. Sit up straight, butt hurts. Slouch, back hurts. Eyes open for so long, dry N sore! Faster traffic = More miles{money} or more time not driving [do my own thing time]. Slower traffic = less money or less time not driving [Restfull time]. GOT to stay On-Time.

height and lowering brightness is a great help now i need to work on my chair