Find the best sitting position for you
Regular chair and desks versus ergonomic work stations do not make much of a difference. If they do work, it is because of novelty and usually short-lived.
- If you are pain-free and sitting comfortably, you don't need to change.
- If you experience a bit of pain, play around with your chair and find a better way to sit.
- If you have persistent pain, try different chairs and find one that's right for you.
Instead of getting up and moving at prescribed intervals, people should just move more.
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