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A real pain in the neck! Literally! Started getting nasty pain about a month ago. While this is painful, this will probably be the one thing that will keep me focused. I just got xrays on my neck done, which revealed why I'm hurting--arthritis and bone spurs. Most likely from bad posture, due to being overweight and also from working at the computer too much for the last 10 years. (I'm sure in a hunched position..eh!) Holding a good posture is important, and losing weight is imperative. I also have to limit my work time to a normal 8 hour day (with frequent stretch breaks). So that does mean I have to create balance. Of course, I've been saying this to myself for years (just for heart health etc), but now, I won't get long term relief from this neck pain unless I do it. (and it could get much worse) So while I hate the pain, I guess I can be thankful for it as it is biggest motivator, it does NOT let me forget I need to lose weight. The doc okayed my one mile daily walks, and we will work on an safe exercise routine soon.
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You tube has exercises to correct posture, especially for people who work on computers a lot
07 Dec 15 by member: Sugar Waffle
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Thanks Sugar Waffle. I will check those out as I will be redoing my work station over the next few days or so to make it more ergonomically correct and also help with my particular neck issue
08 Dec 15 by member: Doodlehead
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If you have a lot of weight to lose, walking is all you need. Weight loss is all about Diet, when you've lost some weight, and are in better physical condition to do more exercise, then sure, but don't jump into it right way.
http://www.desk-trainer.com/about/your_work_station.php
http://marronwellness.com/blog/b_30952_workplace_ergonomics.html
08 Dec 15 by member: mahjohn
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14 Dec 15 by member: Doodlehead
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