Low Back Pain – Computer Caused

Natural Cures and Prevention

Look at the graphics and see whether you are sitting correctly.  Your neck, back, shoulders, vision, brain function and temperament are all influenced by your sitting position.  After reading this article offered by the Medic On Web site, get up and stretch… walk to the water cooler and take a drink.  Return to the computer, check your sitting position, and return to what you were doing.  Make this a stretch, walk, drink, and think ritual frequently throughout the day.

Movement Nature Meant # 2 (video)

Wisdom of Stomach/Back Balance

Ruthy Alon demonstrates restorative potential of natural movements. Experiment with your body’s natural movements. Develop a wise stomach… let go of your hard abs! Listen to the relationships of your body to the ground. Don’t sacrifice your comfort. Keep your stomach soft.

Enjoy arching movements that release the full length of your body. Feel pulsating rhythm of motion having fun with Feldenkrais.

Stretches at Your Desk

Video sequences for the back, shoulders, arms, and neck

Sitting at a desk for an extended period of time cause tightness, muscle soreness and fatigue. Mayo Clinic offers five short video clips you can follow to keep yourself loose and energized. Sitting on a stability or fitness ball keeps you mobile while working, pumping cerebral spinal fluid to the brain. Standing up and walking in place or stretching while in front of your computer makes your desk area a fitness zone. Productivity skyrockets!

Active Sitting

Rid back, neck and shoulder pain caused by sitting

Mary Newell’s article posted on a leading Feldenkrais website shows the importance of regularly attending to your sitting position while at the computer, especially if you sit for extended periods of time. Have you noticed back, shoulder or neck pain recently? Then use a dynamic sitting position. The Feldenkrais method is worthy of your time and attention,

Desktop Yoga Body Savers

Relax and replenish your energy during the day from your chair

http://www.relaxationstation.com/pdfs/DesktopYogaDescription.pdf Julie T. Lusk reveals several helpful exercises from her book, Desktop Yoga – The Anytime, Anywhere Relaxation Program. The book contains over 100 easy-to-follow stretches that integrates breathing with your back, neck, shoulders, face, hands and feet.

http://wholesomeresources.com/ Wholesome Resources is a good source for Mind-body Mastery through Yoga, Meditation, Guided Imagery, Affirmations, Stress Relief and Wellness. Julie T. Lusk shares many ideas and practices on her site. I have participated in Julie’s yoga sessions at the National Wellness Conference for years and thoroughly enjoy her knowledge and approach. Be sure to sign up for her free newsletter.

Jeff Haebig