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How to reduce back pain from sitting in a desk job?
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Ergonomics : Knees higher than hips, arrange computer so you will look at screen without flexing your neck. The correct chair is Important to offer support for your spine such as lumbar support and proper chair height for feet, and arms. If legs are short, place feet on a lift (8-10”) think small rectangular waste basket on its side. Some prefer a small pillow to act as bolster behind small of the back.
Answered 2/9/2021
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