Expert Advice   Print Version Q. I get a lot of back pain when I sit at my computer. Do I need a new chair? A. Your sitting posture can have an effect on your comfort. Be sure to sit with good upright alignment of the spine. Your sitting posture can be improved by using a comfortable chair designed to support optimal posture. Avoid slouching by keeping your low back firmly against the back of the chair. Slouching your spine can strain your neck forward, putting extra pressure on the nerves and arteries leading to your arms. Your shoulders should be relaxed, and your elbows, hips, and knees should be bent at right angles (90 degrees). Avoid pressure to the back of your knees. Your feet should be kept flat on the floor or supported by a footrest. If your chair does not give you the support you need to keep in good body alignment, you may need a new chair. Otherwise, try rolling a towel or pillow to place in the small of your back, or consider purchasing one of the many commercial lumbar cushions that are available to help with your sitting posture. Print Version		Anatomy and Function of the Spine Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Diagnostic Tests for Spine Problems Q. When can I play golf, ride a bike, or go hiking after spine surgery? A. It depends on the type and location of your surgery. A micro-discectomy… Clicking on any of the links will take you to a Web site to which this Privacy Policy does not apply. You are solely responsible for your interactions with such Web sites. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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