If you always slump in a chair, I can think of two things you could do to help mitigate the risks: (1) Exercise more. Many people have reported feeling a lot b

If you always slump in a chair, I can think of two things you could do to help mitigate the risks: (1) Exercise more. Many people have reported feeling a lot better once they just started exercising and strengthening up their muscles (back muscles in particular). (2) Get a height-adjustable desk and spend part of the day standing. I watched my dad suffer through severe back pain when I was younger. He had to have surgery twice. His was caused by football most likely, but still, what I can tell you is you don't want to let this grow into a legitimate back problem. I've witnessed the impact it can have. It's not something to be trifled with.