Ergotrend Guide

Back pain from prolonged sitting is a problem almost everyone in the modern workforce faces, especially those who sit in front of a computer for 6-10 hours or more per day.

But what many people misunderstand is:

👉 They think that just "stretching" or "taking frequent breaks" is enough. In reality...

The root cause of back pain often stems more from "sitting posture + equipment used" than you might think.

1. Slouching

• Causes spinal imbalance

• Overworks back muscles

• A primary cause of Office Syndrome

2. Chairs that don't support your body

• No Lumbar Support (for lower back)

• Seat is too hard/soft

• Backrest doesn't conform to your body

👉 Causes your "back to bear the burden instead of the chair"

3. Sitting for too long (Static Sitting)

• Poor blood circulation

• Muscle fatigue without you realizing it

• Risk of chronic pain

4. Desk/monitor not at the appropriate height

• Looking down at the screen = neck pain + back pain

• Shrugging shoulders = shoulder pain

How to relieve back pain from working (that actually works)

✅ 1. Adjust your sitting posture correctly (most important)

• Straight back (not tense)

• Hips against the backrest

• Knees at ~90-degree angle

• Feet flat on the floor

👉 "Your back needs support, not to use its own strength to prop itself up."

✅ 2. Use an Ergonomic chair

A good chair should have:

• Adjustable Lumbar Support

• Backrest that adjusts to body weight

• Adjustable Seat Depth

💡 For example, a chair with a system for

automatic resistance adjustment (Dynamic Support)

will help ensure that "the backrest supports your back immediately when you sit," greatly reducing the burden on your back.

✅ 3. Change posture every 30-60 minutes

• Get up and walk around

• Stretch