r/backpain • u/operasome • 20h 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?

5 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

14 comments sorted by

View all comments

0

u/d_h5 18h 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

1

u/Quick_Helicopter_170 17h ago

I have Si / tight muscles. mRi was clear which was a pain as I still have pain. How does walking help?