I operate a computer terminal with a keyboard and work an average of 4 hours daily. My chair just broke and I need to buy a new one, but I want to get the right one. I suffer from chronic neck and lower back pain.
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I work with a guy who is a computer programmer, he spends a lot of time on the computer and I noticed he recently started using a large ball, like the ones you can get to exercise with. seems to work for him.\n\nI, myself, prefer a chair with a stiff back.
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Come on people. He probably feels as uncomfortable teaching it, as you all do listening to him. But IT IS HIS JOB. Sooo when he said he feels your pain, he probably meant, "it seem uncomfortable, and like a big pain in the "neck" (or a hassle per say) but I do not think for one moment he was referring to it being any kind of physical pain.  Quit reading more into it then it was. The poor guy is just trying to do his job (too bad this is the part of it that SUX.)
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MAN I FEEL FOR YOU I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH R.S,D FOR YEARS NOW . WHICH IS A NERVE DISE. I,M GOING IN DEC.1 TO HAVE ASPINAL CORD STIMULATOR PUT IN TO SEE IF IT WILL CUT DOWN THE SOME SO I CAN GET OFF THE PAIN  MEDS OR CUT DOWN ON HOW MUCH I,M TAKING A DAY.IT SUCKS BUT WHAT CAN YA DO .E MAIL ME AT ICDDPPL1995 @YAHOO.COM.GOOD JUCK
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that would really be the case. if you want your keyboard to become 100% new again you have to send it for repair. some repair center issues a replacement unit while the item is being repaired, i think this applies if the unit is still under warranty. check it also with your repair center. \n\nif you can also ask if they can just give you a brand new unit instead of repairing it since it's only a month old anyway.
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Some have machines, others use their hands. It's really a wonderful experience, not really painful in a bad way... this pain is awesommmmmee! :)  If you're really outta line they may want you 3 times a week. You can't just go once and be cured. If you do go once, your bones will move to the right place and just move back to where they were comfortable before. If they are continually manipulated to where they should be, they will start getting comfortable and stay aligned. Geez, I really should be going! Call around for a quote. Many places will give you a free consultation and x-ray if necessary.
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It was pretty hard for me at first, I was working 40+ hours at the time. I have changed my lifestyle drastically. Send me an email.
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Ugh!  I feel for you.\n\nAssuming you have no control over the height of the desk and chair, your only option is going to be to stretch your neck every so often.\n\nThe best neck stretches that I know of are the usual left-back-right-forward circle and turning your head to the left while looking as far to the left as you can, then repeating to the right side.  You can do the same looking up and trying to look at your shoulderblades and looking down and trying to look at your chin.  The reason for all the looking is that it actually makes your head go farther in that direction than simply turning your neck, thus stretching the muscles better.\n\nAlso, you can manually (by hand) massage your neck muscles and rotate your shoulders to releive tension in the neck.
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Uhh, if the person is quadraplegic, why do they need a laptop?  He or she is going to need adaptive technology to use a computer of any sort, and a desktop, with a separate keyboard, is likely to be more useful than a laptop.  In order to save space, laptops are almost always have smaller, less accessible keyboards.  Did you perhaps mean that the person is a paraplegic?  Then a laptop might make more sense.\n\nIn any event, if you cannot get a charity to donate a computer, of whatever type, look into getting one form Goodwill or the Salvation Army.  They get tons of computers.  Some may not be state of the art, but still adequate for word processing and internet, and the prices will be minimal.
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I had a herniated disk in my neck at the C4/C5 level. I lived with it for 7 years. In those seven years, I went to acupuncturists, chiropractors, went through physical therapy, had medical massages, and many, many pain pills.\n\nWhen the pain gets to the point where you can't sleep through the night and you are having a hard time walking, then it is time for surgery.\n\nAs with any surgery, do your research. With this surgery, the surgeon is dealing with your spinal cord. Find the top 5 neurosurgeons in your county or state (depending on how big your state is) and go to one of them. I was fortunate. My surgical team consisted of two of the top 5 in NY state. The whole team and hospital were wonderful.\n\nBecause I waited 7 years...I have permanent nerve damage that I wouldn't have if I had gone sooner. Do you have pinched nerves because of the herniation? You don't mention how long you have dealth with the pain, so just keep this in mind.\n\nAlso, I'm not sure if surgery on the lower back is the same as on the upper back/neck area, but I had to pretty much learn how to walk again after having my neck worked on. It was very slow at first, but when I went home from the hospital, I had to go up three flights of stairs to get to my apartment, not an easy hurdle. \n\nThey cut through the front of my neck to get to the back, pretty freaky thought, huh? Honestly though, the surgeon said that from a surgeon's point of view, it was easier and safer to do the surgery that way.\n\nI wish you the best of luck and hope you at the very least consider having an MRI to see how close the herniation is to your spinal cord. You do not want to be paralyzed just because you were trying to prevent surgery.
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im not a doctor but somedays i too get some leg pain but i do stand up for around 12 hours a day with hardly any rest.\n\nCould this be attrtibuted to your job?
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I literally feel your pain. I have had lower back issues for many years, reaching all the way back to my early teens. One thing I have against me is that I have an extra vertebrae in the lumber region of my spine. This can cause me to 'favor' certain movements to not irritate it, which in turn irritates the muscles. The biggest thing for me was not moving to much. It is almost like it starts to relax but when I move it pulls again. And muscle relaxers work good, but each person is different. With me it usually loosens up in about 3 to 4 days, others might be quicker or longer. Another thing you'll notice is that the pain is the worst after resting for a while. Especially after a nights sleep. It will, or should, loosen up as you slowly move and stretch.
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when you know you will come back to your computer in the same day then you can put it in stand by. The less you keep turning on and off your computer the better. It puts a strain on your hard drive if you do that a lot of times a day. So stand by is the best you can go.
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A barber shop !  I have 8 barbers working y7 days a week at 35.00 per chair rent a day. I make and extra 2500.00 per month from the chair rent alone. :-)
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First, see a doctor for xrays to rule out pinched nerve, cracked or broken bone(s) that may not have healed properly. Also rule out tendon or muscle pulls you may be continuing to aggravate due to your natural movements, work, sports, etc. Once you have ruled out those causes:\nFor some people, sleeping on a hard surface, like the floor, for 7-10 days can greatly reduce or eliminate the pain, since you are not putting extra tension on the back while sleeping/tossing/turning.  Do this after a very warm 20 minute bath which will relax your muscles and help you sleep.\nSit-ups, as many as you are comfortable with, daily will strenghthen abdominal muscles which will take strain away from back muscles for natural support. Massage therapy from a RMT can work wonders as well. Consult your physician about chiropractic, with a full understanding of the possible risks and benefits. Avoid Rx unless it is your last resort,  consulting with a pharmacist for precise advice. Products such as "Icy Hot" patches are very effective for temporary 8-12 hour relief. Carefully examine your posture while sitting and standing, expecially at the computer. Use a very good chair with proper lumbar support and maintain a straight back, not slouching. If you frequently have to drive for long periods and your vehicle is not properly equipped, buy a good quality lumbar/leg support seat pad, perhaps with the heating and/or vibration options at any dept store.\nIn Canada, you can actually get a Rx from your doctor to purchase a hot tub/jacuzzi, making the purchase deductible from your income tax. Check with your tax dept. A hot tub is excellent therapy if you have no cardiovascular conditions, such as hyper or hypotension and mostly fun anyway!
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I Know What you mean my dad had a stroke 5yrs. ago and since then I've kinda become his personal assistant. There are a few companies that provide personal nursing care but these are usally expensive. There are also some assisted living places that help people when they need it but allow them freedom the wouldn't have in a nursing home. I know both these options are expensive. However, other than these all I really can suggest is for a family member to stay with him. I know I help my dad with a lot of things he used to do everyday I make sure he remembers to take meds and help him go to bed. Its a difficult job, and I'm still going to school, but if you or one of your family members wants to help him sometimes this is better than letting a stranger.
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Like long person with a disability here - degenerative orthopedic problem - wheelchair user.  \n\nI also work professionally in the Disability field and would be happy to help if I can.\n\nRandy G. Wagoner\nWagoner & Associates, Inc.
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First of all if the problem is occuring at work, this may be a work related injury.  Talk to your HR department  and supervisor.  You may want to open a workmen compensation case up.  When people work on computers there alot of injuries that can arise for it.  I would suggest a ergonomic evaluation to make sure your station is set up properly.  Sometimes if the chair is too high or too low or your posture is poor resulting back problems may ensue.\n\nIn general, muscle spasm are very similiar to muscle cramps.  To tell if you have muscle spasm, lay on your belly and have someone feel both sides of you lower back.  Is one side tighter than the other.  If so then you are having muscle spasms.\n\nIn term of slipped disk, if you did something and your disk slipped you may experience pain in your lower back near your spine.  This can occur without compressing a nerve.  If it is a large slipped disk and large enough to push on a nerve, then in addition to back pain you will also have radicular symptoms.  In other words, you will have pains shooting down you legs or experience leg numbness and or weakness.\n\nKeep in mind, that muscle spasms and slipped disk can occur together.  From you description, I suspect that it is mainly muscle spasms.  Usually people are doing something fairly exertional when you get a slipped disk.\n\nGo see a doctor.  MRI and Xray are COMPLETELY USELESS initially.  Start with conservative treatment namely ice you back, NSAIDS like motrin and alleve, physical therapy and ergonomic evaluation.  The reason i say mri and xrays are useless initially is because at this stage of the ballgame even if you have a slipped disk conservative management is still the treatment.  If you find a slipped disk without pain going down the leg you would not do a cortisone injection and who in there right mind would want to do back surgery without first trying conservative therapy.  If conservative therapy works and your back gets better, who cares what the MRI said and it would have be a waste of money to do it.  Xrays do not pick up muscle spasms or slipped disk.