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EDIT: it doesn't actually address the question until the PS. Just my 2 cents on back pain while coding. But it implies not sitting.... Actually, something I ju
by globuous 9y ago
EDIT: it doesn't actually address the question until the PS. Just my 2 cents on back pain while coding. But it implies not sitting....
Actually, something I just realized is that I'd rather be mostly lying and trying to find a neutral position that gives be proper head alignment while not 'flex' my neck muscles. It allows me to type use my computer while completely relaxed.
It requires being able to lie down and exercise every 2h to 'activate' you muscles every so often.
I know that in this position, I can type for 12 hours easy, a few days in a row (I'm only 26 though). My father has bad back pain (slipped disc for many decades) and since I was a kid I've seen him work on his computer lying down over week-end in his bed with a bunch of pillows.
But I always wondered if this was actually a sustainable posture. What do you guys think ? Would I rather code sitting down as much as I can and only lie down when I need to ? But if it's better to kinda lye down like in a Lamborgini when using a computer, maybe that's the future ! ^^
I'm sorry I don't have a better recommendation for OP, good luck to you :)
P. S. I've seen people recommend the Kinesis Advantage2 keyboard, just letting your know that my brother was going through RSI and this keyboard helped him tremendously. He also invested in an 'ergonomic' chair he felt comfortable working on. And also invested in a desk that you can raise and work standing up from. It's a big investment but he's feeling muuuuch better. You're an 'athelete' of the computers, I think that justifies buying 'athlete' equipment for us. Just like a race car driver has an crazy car or Federer has a crazy racket and good shoes.