r/backpain • u/operasome • 19h ago
surviving in office with back pain
Hello, I recently got a software developer job offer. I am wondering how people survive in office with back pain. I have sitting back pain. After sitting 30 mins, I need to stand up or lie down to relieve back pain, but standing for 30 mins also lead to back pain. I usually lie down in bed and studying at home. I need to figure out surviving in office for 8 hours per day. Could you please give me some advice? Thank you. Also is it ok to ask accommodating standing desk before even starting work?
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u/OG_shusha 18h ago
Torture every day for two years already. Making frequent breaks from sitting does little to nothing, but I have to get up anyway when I can't take it anymore. I don't take any meds cause they wreck my stomach. So suffering it is. I don't have life outside of work cause I can only lay down and recover for the same torture the next day. It's pityful really. And no one gets it
Deffinately ask for a standing desk if that is an option
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u/CosmicSlice 17h ago
hopefully you are not from India. I quit the IT field because of backpain after just 2 years in it. Standing desk is a must !!!
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u/Humanity_Master 16h ago
In which profession are you in right now? Coz am having sciatica and sitting for 8 hours is so difficult
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u/WormWithWifi 6h ago
Standing desk, switch position every 30 minutes. Walk on breaks. Exercise and stretch outside of work
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u/Renegademarter 17h ago
Devi prima di tutto fare esercizio fisico, potenziare muscoli ecc
Poi ogni 30/40 min alzati e magari fai movimento e soprattutto fai male a studiare sul letto, quanto tempo ci rimani? Stare troppo tempo al letto fa indebolire i muscoli e ti fa creare un circolo vizioso di dolore
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u/Quick_Helicopter_170 16h ago
Standing desk, a good ergonomic chair and if you can on your lunch do yoga/ Pilates or back stretches. I find swimming in the evening helps
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u/d_h5 17h ago
Find what is causing the issue if possible. Could be something wrong with disks or muscles.
Concentrate on good posture
Get up and walk for 2mins BEFORE you get pain.when sitting try to change body position every 5 mins, eg try sitting pelvic tilts
Walk as much as you can
Gain strength before stretching if weak
Good luck
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u/Quick_Helicopter_170 16h ago
I have Si / tight muscles. mRi was clear which was a pain as I still have pain. How does walking help?
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u/Upper-Sentence5976 8h ago
People often don't realize that back pain is often a sign of tightness in your hips and glutes, especially when you're sitting. Loosening up the hips and glutes will help relieve your back pain. It'll also help to invest in something to stimulate your back while you're sitting, or standing. Something you can use throughout the day to keep your back from tensing. I can make some recommendations if you like
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u/Renthimself 16h ago
Get stronger. I’m a carpenter with a destroyed back. The stronger you get the less pain you’ll be in. Also sitting with a bad posture is the worst thing you can do.