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09 May 2010, 2:17 pm

and exercise won't help
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/co ... 221162.htm

question: do you use ergonomic chairs?

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09 May 2010, 2:36 pm

I don't use an office chair, but I sit in a "stress-free" chair at the computer. It's actually lessened my lower back pain a lot.

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09 May 2010, 4:16 pm

SamwiseGamgee wrote:

I don't use an office chair, but I sit in a "stress-free" chair at the computer. It's actually lessened my lower back pain a lot.

link?

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09 May 2010, 4:57 pm

After reading that, I impulsively moved my computer to a higher surface, and am standing as I write this. I might need a break soon. I have been obese, sitting, and sedentary for years. The biggest problems have been SA and depression keeping me from the gym, while doing my obsessions in chairs.

So....thanks!

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09 May 2010, 5:15 pm

hrmpk wrote:

There's a way out (: I was also in depression but got out of it, and exercise does wonders for the mood, you just need to DECIDE to get out of it.
BTW I've also lost 17 kilos (38 USA pounds) on will alone (:

If you have any questions just PM me (:
Good luck man

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09 May 2010, 8:05 pm

I use a 36 inch ball instead of a chair. I have a nice chair, but I only use it when I am tired. My coworkers make fun of me sometimes, but I have plenty of other toys in my office, so I just tell them they are jealous.

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09 May 2010, 8:42 pm

computerlove wrote:

SamwiseGamgee wrote:

I don't use an office chair, but I sit in a "stress-free" chair at the computer. It's actually lessened my lower back pain a lot.

link?

http://www.ufw.com/product.php?product= ... ory=chairs
It's very comfy. Although I sling a pillow over the top because the headrest is not that great. And it's too low for my desk so I had to get creative to use my mouse comfortably.

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10 May 2010, 12:03 am

I often sit like this by pulling my back off the chair, and am constantly flexing and tensing various muscles due to channeling stim urges into that.

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10 May 2010, 10:00 am

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10 May 2010, 10:02 am

justMax wrote:

I often sit like this by pulling my back off the chair, and am constantly flexing and tensing various muscles due to channeling stim urges into that.

Those chairs are very comfy.

I've considered raising my desk so that I can stand and work. My desk is home made and I built it in such a way that I can extend the legs easily. The legs are actually four inch black ABS pipe.

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10 May 2010, 10:54 am

Mudboy wrote:

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I do this too, but my balance ball is green.

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10 May 2010, 12:27 pm

How do those balls cost?

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10 May 2010, 3:12 pm

Fuzzy wrote:

How do those balls cost?

$20 to $45 depending on quality. Visit a sporting goods store and look in the yoga/palates stuff.

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10 May 2010, 3:21 pm

Mudboy wrote:

Fuzzy wrote:

How do those balls cost?

$20 to $45 depending on quality. Visit a sporting goods store and look in the yoga/palates stuff.

Ah, that explains why I have never seen them in office supply places. Thanks.

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10 May 2010, 6:04 pm

I switched! How you like that b....ro?

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11 May 2010, 1:44 am

I truly hope you enjoy it. Don't fall off. :lol:

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