There are plenty of people who sit at a computer five days a week all day long. Office workers used to be called desk jockeys, but now they’re more like computer jockeys. When you sit for extended periods of time, the back inevitably starts to hurt. It often begins as an ache in the middle or lower back areas. Once it starts aching, only getting up relieves the pain. But the minute you sit down again, the aching starts.

There are some things you can do to prevent the back from ever taking hold. First, you need to stay aware of your posture at the desk. Most people slump in their chairs, and that’s so bad for your spine. Your shoulders should be kept relaxed and the knees bent at right angles. Also, too many people try to make due with chairs not designed for sitting all day long. You need a good chair with a backrest you can adjust to support your lower back.