• What are some back exercises that I can do while working at my desk?

I have a pain in my back which increases if I sit in one position for a while. Kindly suggest some back exercises which I can do while working.

4 Answers

  • Physical Therapist
  • Fanwood, NJ

I can't responsibly suggest exercises without evaluating a patient. It's best to see a PT for this. However, generally speaking, if you've been in one position for a long time, you might want to try stretching in the opposite position. You also should set yourself an alarm every hour or so to remind you to move around.

  • Physical Therapist
  • Greeneville, TN

There are quite a few but here are 2 of my favorites.
Pelvic tilts - sitting with feet on the floor and shoulders upright, tighten the stomach and flatten the back, hold for 5-10 count
Upper trunk rotations - sitting with feet on floor and shoulders upright, rotate the shoulders and arms to the left then to the right, repeat 5-10 reps.
Of course these are very general and to get specific exercises to address your issue, consult your local PT. Good luck.

  • Physical Therapist
  • Cary, North Carolina

If you are able to change positions every 30-60 min, that would likely be most helpful. Marching your feet under your desk can keep your core active and may relieve some pain. I recommend making an appointment with a physical therapist to better assess your needs.

  • Physical Therapist
  • Clifton, NJ

There's no such thing as perfect exercises or perfect posture. However, pinching your shoulders repeatedly, getting up to go to the bathroom/grab a coffee, or just changing positions frequently can be helpful. Also, make sure you are active outside of work with exercises/strength training/cardiovascular training and an active lifestyle can be very helpful.

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