So is the issue with Veradesk photo that the platform is not high enough and the guy's elbows need to be closer to 90 degrees?
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So is the issue with Veradesk photo that the platform is not high enough and the guy's elbows need to be closer to 90 degrees?
I had the same thought while watching it. If you mute the sound, it becomes twice as useful.
This is off-topic but listen to your physical therapist and DO THE FUCKING STRETCHES AND EXERCISES THEY GIVE YOU - RELIGIOUSLY.
If you get on top of a ruptured disk quickly you can pretty much recover 100% most of the time.
Or try to ignore/play through it and be left with the option of surgery or a scar-tissue clusterfuck in your lumbar spine that presses on your nerves the way a drunk toddler would the buttons on a PC.
Materials shouldn't be more than 50$ and another 50$ for some stoner to put it together.
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Everyone talking about good positions...
In all seriousness, it takes a lot of self discipline to place the body 100% correctly.
There's a correct way of sitting on a chair but if you sit on a chair 15 hours a day then it's better to vary your position
Personally, I alternate. I sit for a couple hours, stand for a couple of hours, etc.
I've experimented with 10-hour sessions on my feet. My legs and back start to hurt after 8 hours. At the point, my productivity plummets.
I'm still experimenting, but alternating between sitting and standing sessions - 1 to 2 hours per session - seems to improve my focus during long working days.
I'd love to know how others approach it.
Seems like a good method. I do think the simplest approach would be just to get up and walk around every once in a while. Like every 30min to 1 hour.
Could also try sitting on an exercise ball, as that would cause you to use core muscles to keep balance.
Even sitting on a backless chair forces yourself to use more muscles.
Basically do anything to mitigate lazy sitting and long sitting sessions.
I evolved from chairbound to taking breaks every 50 minutes for 10 minute to exercise ball to standing desk. I can't ever see myself switching back. You don't stand in one spot (responding to your previous post) in one stance all day long...at least I don't. Easy to move around, shift your weight, stop and stretch, do some squats, stand on one leg and stretch the other one, etc.
I won't even get into the focus increase your body automagically fires into by standing up vrs sitting. You might not notice your body paying attention (kind of like not noticing you're breathing) but your body is on higher alert when standing vrs sitting. Sitting is one angle from sleeping and your mind knows it. Standing up you better be on it or you might fall down. Unless you day drink, then all bets are off.
Good luck bros, you only get one body, take care of it to the best of your ability.
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This is fear-mongering. Besides, most physical therapists are retards who rely on pseudo-science.
He should, instead, start with this book (Low Back Disorders, by Stuart McGill): [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Low-Back-Disorders-Second-Edition/dp/0736066926]Amazon.com: Low Back Disorders, Second Edition (9780736066921): Stuart McGill: Books[/ame]
McGill goes over an insane volume of studies on back problems. These are actual studies - yeah, science - rather than pseudo-science crap relied on by chiros and most physical therapists.
It is one of the most eye-opening books of any field out there. McGill's book would be at the top of this pyramid:
Thanks for the reco. It looks like it's quite a beast aimed at healthcare practitioners. I wouldn't be averse to the money/time investment if it was the only way to get the best info, but do you know if there's a cliff notes version for self treatment?
I'm currently trying the book by Robin McKenzie "7 Steps to A Pain-Free Life".
A floor pillow + leaning on the back of the couch = BEST comfort experience ever.
Set your laptop, elbows and side of the ribcage on the couch cushion.
You will NEVER go back to sitting at a desk. (Srs)
I have 2 $800 office chairs at my desk. I don't prefer to use them, but damn do they look nice.
Weird that the chair hurts my back after a few hours, gets sore.
On the floor with the pillow/etc I can sit for hours and feel energized/great.
Set your laptop, elbows and side of the ribcage on the couch cushion.
You will NEVER go back to sitting at a desk. (Srs)
I have 2 $800 office chairs at my desk. I don't prefer to use them, but damn do they look nice.
Weird that the chair hurts my back after a few hours, gets sore.
On the floor with the pillow/etc I can sit for hours and feel energized/great.