Got back pain?
Standing Desks - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_desk
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Sure, I know yoga works and I should get some exercise in the gym or should run in the park.
The reality is, I don't consistently do any of that. I'm lazy. And mostly undisciplined.
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What has really worked for me is using a standing desk. That's it.
No workouts, no yoga, not chiropractor, no massage.
Just standing up while coding i.e. 4-6 hours a day.
Sure your legs hurt a bit and you get tired. But that's good.
And if you're engrossed in programming (like most good programmers are during their workday), you don't feel any of these because your mind is lost in the context of your app anyway.
I've been at it for two weeks now and my back pain is almost entirely gone.
I've also noticed:
* Considerable improvement in my posture
* Better blood circulation (I meditate so I observe this)
* Feel more energetic throughout the day
* And (I apologise if this is improper) regular discharges of nutritionary inputs. I guess gravity does its job here.. ;-)
I've not read these on any medical blog nor have I ripped it off a medical journal. This is what I've observed in myself over the last two weeks and I thought others may benefit from my experience.
Give it a try for a week, I'm sure you'll start observing the benefits in yourself!