Sit up straight, Paul

[ciphergoth]

How long do I have to sit up straight rather than slouching at my desk before it stops being horribly painful and uncomfortable? ruis? Anyone?

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getting the back in whack

[webcowgirl.livejournal.com]

Taking up a Pilates program(me) will probably quickly help reduce your discomfort. It strengthens the lower back muscles and also teaches you what kind of positions your back can have, including what constitutes a natural curve. (I could insert some jokes here about the strange machines they use to assist some of the exercises - like "the Reformer" - but a mat class would take care of everything you need and much more affordably.)

You may also want to try alternating normal chair slouching and sitting on a big rubber ball, which is supposed to force correct posture. I find sitting on them exhausting, though, but who needs to sit correctly all of the time? Slouching can be very relaxing.