{"id":3819,"date":"2017-11-17T20:21:45","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T20:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.compuclever.com\/posts\/?p=3819"},"modified":"2017-11-18T00:07:21","modified_gmt":"2017-11-18T00:07:21","slug":"correct-ergonomic-sitting-computer-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compuclever.com\/posts\/correct-ergonomic-sitting-computer-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"Correct Ergonomics Sitting at a Computer Desk"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cSitting is the New Smoking\u201d says many healthcare professionals like Dr. Sanjay Gupta<\/a>. I for one have real first-hand experience of debilitating back pain due to prolonged sitting related to my job.<\/p>\n

In this article we share my \u201cback story\u201d and how I reclaimed my back health by sitting less and sitting properly.<\/p>\n

My Back Story<\/h1>\n

My \u201csit\u201duation is not unusual \u2013 as a high-tech professional I have to endure prolonged sitting in front of my PC.\u00a0 My back pain came on unexpectedly and demanded me to discontinue my day-to-day activities.\u00a0 It was so severe in fact, that I was bed ridden for almost six months.<\/p>\n

Pinpointing the source was problematic to say the least and I\u2019m sure, like many others suffering from back pain, this is a common experience.\u00a0 In time, with the help of experts, I discovered that my back problem was actually tailbone related and included having a herniated L4\/L5 disc.\u00a0 It went out of alignment at the Sacroiliac (SI) joint and eventually pinched my nerve to the point that it was unresponsive for quite some time.<\/p>\n

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Moving Forward<\/h1>\n

Getting the right attention along with rest and gentle rehabilitation, is fundamental.\u00a0 And now that I am relatively back to my old self I am well aware of the need to correct what went wrong.\u00a0 The fundamental reality is \u2013 we need to listen to our body!<\/p>\n

If you have sat too long you understand pain associated with the tailbone whether intermittent and frequent or lasting pain.\u00a0 It has very real consequences as it can take everyday tasks \u2013 like sitting, bending, and even walking \u2013 and make them near impossible.\u00a0 At times the area feels numb and aches and other times it is sharp and is brought on by certain movements such as picking items up.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the cause or length of suffering, this kind of Coccyx pain can be reduced with the help of proper cushioning as an aid to improve alignment.<\/p>\n

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Coccyx Cushion<\/h1>\n

While at work, I now alternate between standing (using a standing desk), and sitting using a Coccyx cushion<\/a>, which enforces correct posture and ergonomics.\u00a0 Here is a rundown of the features if you are unfamiliar with this kind of supportive aid.<\/p>\n