Sitting for long periods of time is bad for your back – it puts a lot of pressure on your spine and the discs in between each vertebrae, which can cause compression and pain.
But sometimes you can’t do anything about it. If you have a desk job, you’ve probably sat down to work for more than 5 hours per day. That’s why it’s important to learn how to minimize back pain when sitting all day.
- Good chair
Your chair is the most important thing in your office. It determines how comfortable you are and how healthy your spine is when you sit down at your desk each day.
Choose an office chair that supports your curves in the right places – lumbar support is usually a good idea, as well as adjustable arm rests so that you can change up where your arms are placed throughout the day.
The height should be adjustable so that your feet are on the floor comfortably and your knees bend at a 90-degree angle. This will help to keep your spine aligned properly when you sit down with good posture.
- Posture
Sitting posture is one of the most important things that you need to focus on if you want to avoid back pain when sitting all day. I have seen so many people who have bad sitting posture and are paying for it down the road. The best way to correct poor posture when sitting is by getting an ergonomic chair that helps to support your lower back. A lot of people use a rolled up towel behind their lower back which also works well but an ergonomic chair is the best choice because these chairs are designed to align with your spine and give proper support to your lower back.
- Keep your feet flat
Another tip that can help you avoid back pain is to make sure that your feet are flat on the floor at all times. It may sound silly but if you’re feet are hanging off your desk or in mid-air while sitting, this can cause problems over time as gravity will start pulling on your hips and can lead to strain on your lower back muscles.
