OT: Need recommendations for DH's bad back.

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[jadamom]

DH sits at work all day and it's really bothering his back. Can anyone recommend a good lumbar support or footrest that might help? Thanks!

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[brittone2]

I didn't want your question to go unanswered so I thought I'd post. I'm a physical therapist but I mostly worked in pediatrics before DS was born.

Of course, it is hard to say what exactly would help your DH without doing an evaluation, etc. etc. (usual disclaimers) but if he sits at work all day, his back pain is likely due from having a flexed spine all day. Probably the most helpful thing would be to take a break every hour and do some spinal extension exercises. Even if it is just getting up to walk around. He can also try sort of leaning back a bit in standing if that makes sense to try and stretch out his back.

Sitting all day also means an increased risk of disc problems. Your discs are sort of like a jelly doughnut. If you sit all day, the "front" of the jelly doughnut gets compressed by the vertebrae, causing all the jelly to sort of squish toward the back of the doughnut. By doing some extension sorts of exercises, it can help the jelly squish back toward the front of the doughnut again. When the disc is bulging, it can put pressure on nerves and cause more pain (Yes, a doughnut is a weird visual but IMHO the best way to explain it).

For a footrest, he can try just stacking some phone books...it doesn't have to be anything special. Enough that he can get his knees and hips to 90 degrees ideally w/ feet flat on the floor.

Is it mostly his lower back or does his upper back bother him? Upper back pain could be helped by having his mouse/keyboard/monitor set up better and working on his posture in his chair a bit.

He can try a different chair or look for a lumbar support. I don't know of any great ones off the top of my head but they should all work pretty decently.

http://www.wristhand.com/ergonomics.html
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:VI5XIjHR4roJ:www.city.hamilton.on.c a/careers/employee-orientation/policies-and-procedures/health-and-safety/OFFICE-PC-ERGONOMICS-GUIDELINE.pdf+ergonomics+tips+for+desk&hl=en
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/posterg/posture01.html
http://www.americanergonomics.com/faqs/ouch.htm
http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/ergonomics/

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[JLiebCamm]

Hi Lydia,

I'm a PT too and am going to reiterate most of what Beth said. No one can be comfortable sitting for long periods of time regardless of the condition of their back. The best way to deal with this is to break up the sitting with stretching every hour or so. Stand up, lean back slightly, stretch the arms over the head, pinch the shoulder blades together (not all at once...you know what I mean!). Basically move the body in the opposite positions of sitting and working at a desk. A consult with a PT would be best to teach specific stretches and techniques.

Work station set up is very important. Chair height and keyboard/monitor height are crucial in promoting a healthy back. Ask your DH if his work place has some sort of set up with occupational medicine (in my town many businesses have contracts with an occ med physician to deal with work related injuries). If your husband reports his back pain they may be able to get a PT or OT to come to his work site and make recommendations to improve his work station.

My favorite lumbar support is the Obus Forme cushion. I used to use one in my car when I had a 30 minute commute and it really helped. It's a bit pricey but high quality: http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/product/ergonomic/backtherapy/backrests/view.asp?productid=bt5000
His workplace may pay for it depending on how they handle these kind of things.

I hope this helps a bit. Nothing would beat a real life PT to assess his particular problems and make specific recommendations.

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!

[jadamom]

Thanks to both of you for your input. Excellent ideas and suggestions! DH's problem is just in his lower back. I printed out some exercises for him to do and we'll get that backrest support and a footrest. The links you provided are very helpful. Thanks again!