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Study Indicates Sitting Straight 'Bad for Backs'

Seeded on Sun Jun 27, 2010 12:57 PM EDT
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"Sitting up straight is not the best position for office workers, a study has suggested."

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I am pleased that a study supports sitting in what I have found to be a more comfortable position.

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Reply#1 - Sun Jun 27, 2010 12:58 PM EDT
Megidoloan

Agreed. I have back problems and sitting back feels much better than sitting up straight. I just have to figure out how to force myself to do it because I tend to hunch forward, which is HORRIBLE for my back.

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#1.1 - Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:29 PM EDT
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Tom's view from outside

I'd be careful before jumping to too many conclusions though. Like most science reporting (unfortunately) they've taken a very specific study and made a headline that sounds much more general.

Leaning back probably is much better for your lower back, but I suspect it's also much worse for your neck and shoulders.

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Reply#2 - Fri Jul 2, 2010 11:25 AM EDT
jameseg

Tom's view from outside,

Thanks for your insights!

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#2.1 - Fri Jul 2, 2010 11:37 AM EDT
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