https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 21:59:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desk-jobs-back-pain#post-250079 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:24:44 +0000 kokobee 250079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i propped my feet up and added cushion to my chair. i also a Mesh Back Lumbar Support like below. i still use it after PP </p> [attach=1846/12/m8cx18.300x300.Mesh-Back-Lumbar-Support.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desk-jobs-back-pain#post-250070 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:21:16 +0000 BeachMama 250070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can also try a wedge pillw under your hips, or just a folded towel to lift your bottom up a bit. I had to use one in my car. </p> <p>Kinda like this. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/GRAY-Wagan-Ortho-Wedge-Cushion/dp/B0018MITR0/ref=pd_sim_auto_3" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/GRAY-Wagan-Ortho-Wedge-Cushion/dp/B0018MITR0/ref=pd_sim_auto_3</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desk-jobs-back-pain#post-249776 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:57:08 +0000 Downward Dog 249776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought in a pillow from home, which helped a lot. I forced myself to stop crossing my legs (which was really, really hard). Would you be allowed to use an exercise ball to sit on? They are conspicuous, but I found them so helpful for getting my hips at the right angle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desk-jobs-back-pain#post-249770 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:50:34 +0000 MsLipGloss 249770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessieJo17: Lol! To help with changing the angle of your legs--without flashing the entire office--what about a small baguette-like pillow under the backs of your knees/legs on the edge of your chair (even a rolled up towel)? That may increase the angle without minimizing your hemline. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desk-jobs-back-pain#post-249764 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:41:58 +0000 LuLu Mom 249764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: That's a good idea, I'll give that a try! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desk-jobs-back-pain#post-249760 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:37:50 +0000 DillonLion 249760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jessiejo17: Maybe just a reminder on your calendar to just stand up out of your chair once every 15 minutes to kind of re-set your spine, not leave the office or anything? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desk-jobs-back-pain#post-249753 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:32:57 +0000 LuLu Mom 249753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: I take a break about every hour, and I feel like I get judged a little for that, I think every 15 minutes would have me in my boss's office for a meeting :S I did try a back pillow, but it pushed me too forward, maybe I need a smaller/thinner one. </p> <p>@MsLipGloss: I do prop my feet up under my desk on my laptop bag, however I have to wear a skirt/dress everyday as part of a dress code, can't get much higher than that or I would be giving the office a show! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desk-jobs-back-pain#post-249750 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:32:22 +0000 MamaMoose 249750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with propping your feet. I have a small printer under my desk and propping my feet up on that relieves a lot of pressure for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desk-jobs-back-pain#post-249746 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:29:52 +0000 MsLipGloss 249746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have anything that you can use to prop your feet up on? Sometimes just changing the angle that your legs/back are in (and the places on which you place pressure by sitting in your chair) can make a huge difference in how your back feels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desk-jobs-back-pain#post-249744 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:29:04 +0000 DillonLion 249744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a pillow or brace? Or something to prop your feet up on? Or taking breaks to stand up/move around every 15 minutes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/desk-jobs-back-pain#post-249742 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:27:58 +0000 LuLu Mom 249742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any ideas to help relieve lower back pain? I'm 31 weeks and by 2:30 my back is throbbing and I can't concentrate at work. I know a lot has to do with my chair (not much I can do about that, unable to switch it) but any little tips would be great! I'm willing to try anything. </p>