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jbischke · 02-18-2007, 05:14 AM

Hey all. I'm sure many of us have this same experience. When we sit at the computer for a long time tension creeps into our shoulders, neck and upper back. Who has found solutions for this? A great solution is to not spend much time behind a computer but it's a reality that many of us have to do this for our livelihood. I'd love to hear any suggestions for how people have overcome this.

Thanks!

maclinda · 02-18-2007, 05:19 PM

I find sitting on an exercise ball and regularly stretching my arms and neck helps a lot.

You can also get more of a chair effect with one of the ball chairs. I believe Gaiam makes one. It is a ball on a wheeled base with a small back rest.

These are really great for the lower back crinkies, because it forces you to use your small (posture, or core) back muscles to stay upright.

Shaden · 02-18-2007, 05:20 PM

Just get up and do something else for 10-15 minutes. The ideal situation would be to go for a walk but if you're not in a position to do so then just head for the loo or get a coffee. The simplest cure for tension is stretching.

Cassie · 02-18-2007, 07:36 PM

When I have long marathon sessions, I get up and stretch every 45 minutes at least. Just walking around a bit eases a lot of tension. I do some light yoga asanas with my eyes as well, to help prevent eye strain.

02-18-2007, 05:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
jbischke Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 322	how to prevent muscular tension while at the computer Hey all. I'm sure many of us have this same experience. When we sit at the computer for a long time tension creeps into our shoulders, neck and upper back. Who has found solutions for this? A great solution is to not spend much time behind a computer but it's a reality that many of us have to do this for our livelihood. I'd love to hear any suggestions for how people have overcome this. Thanks!

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02-18-2007, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
maclinda Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 132	I find sitting on an exercise ball and regularly stretching my arms and neck helps a lot. You can also get more of a chair effect with one of the ball chairs. I believe Gaiam makes one. It is a ball on a wheeled base with a small back rest. These are really great for the lower back crinkies, because it forces you to use your small (posture, or core) back muscles to stay upright.

02-18-2007, 05:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shaden Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gainford, England Posts: 375	Just get up and do something else for 10-15 minutes. The ideal situation would be to go for a walk but if you're not in a position to do so then just head for the loo or get a coffee. The simplest cure for tension is stretching.

02-18-2007, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cassie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 212	When I have long marathon sessions, I get up and stretch every 45 minutes at least. Just walking around a bit eases a lot of tension. I do some light yoga asanas with my eyes as well, to help prevent eye strain.

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