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Hard habit to break
February 27, 2018, 02:18 PM
PHPaulHard habit to break
This has been my go-to posture for computing for nearly 20 years. Also for streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime all Winter for several years. Has to stop.
Went to my first PT session for neck issues this morning. Thankfully the problem is muscular, not spinal and should be mostly correctable via exercise and better posture.
According to the therapist, when standing erect, your ear canal should pretty much line up with your shoulder. Mine is 4+ inches forward of that in a "hunchback" position. She asked particularly about how much time I spend in front of a computer (far too much) and when I described my favorite reading position (propped up against the headboard in bed, chin on chest, book/kindle on belly) she actually cringed.
So one specific exercise to start, plus strict attention to posture. I have to remind myself about every 5 minutes to keep my feet on the floor and sit up straight.
It's like being in Mrs. Patterson's 5th grade class again, except the chair is softer.
(That picture is somewhere around 20 years old...14" CRT monitor with glare screen, probably a 386 computer)
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
February 27, 2018, 02:32 PM
newtoSig765quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
(That picture is somewhere around 20 years old...14" CRT monitor with glare screen, probably a 386 computer)
Yeah, I thought I recognized that flash pattern reflection. Speed Graphic, right?
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-- H L Mencken
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February 27, 2018, 02:37 PM
PHPaulquote:
Originally posted by newtoSig765:
Yeah, I thought I recognized that flash pattern reflection. Speed Graphic, right?
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
February 27, 2018, 02:40 PM
newtoSig765Cool!
Actually, I suffer from too much computer, also. I refer to the way I sit in front of it as "The Lizard Position."
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
-- H L Mencken
I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is.
-- JALLEN 10/18/18
February 27, 2018, 03:10 PM
slabsides45Well, go on and share that specific exercise with the rest of us! I lie on my bed with the same propped head-on-headboard, computer on gut position as you every night.
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February 27, 2018, 03:21 PM
PHPaulStand or sit with spine straight, shoulders square.
Keep chin level, move your head/neck as far back as you can, hold for a second, relax. 10 reps, 6x per day.
My major (new) symptom was moderate discomfort when tilting my head back to look up. Noticed immediately that if I straighten my neck first, I can tilt my head back without issue.
Basically stretching muscles in neck.
I've had rotational range issues for years, particularly looking over my right shoulder. Therapist says once we get the vertical alignment corrected as much as possible, we'll work on rotation...also muscle related.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
February 27, 2018, 05:24 PM
OKCGeneI’ll highly recommend a hot tub and a couple young nubile blonde Swedish stewardesses. They’ll work the knots and kinks right out.
February 27, 2018, 06:03 PM
PHPaulquote:
Originally posted by OKCGene:
I’ll highly recommend a hot tub and a couple young nubile blonde Swedish stewardesses. They’ll work the knots and kinks right out.
Sorry, my insurance will only pay for hookers and blow...
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
February 28, 2018, 12:43 AM
KMitch200Man, what insurance do you have?
Mine won't pay for hookers and the copay on the blow is outrageous!!
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February 28, 2018, 12:57 AM
NismoMaybe swap out the chair for a stool.
February 28, 2018, 04:33 AM
PHPaulquote:
Originally posted by KMitch200:
Man, what insurance do you have?
Mine won't pay for hookers and the copay on the blow is outrageous!!
It's that good gubbermint Tricare for Life. "Tri" - hookers, blow and cigars...
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February 28, 2018, 11:49 AM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
Sorry, my insurance will only pay for hookers and blow...
Where'd you get that policy?
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. February 28, 2018, 12:19 PM
PHPaulquote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
Sorry, my insurance will only pay for hookers and blow...
Where'd you get that policy?
From Just Health E-surance. They have an 888 number...
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February 28, 2018, 12:37 PM
bendablesounds easy .
they wanted me to go out and walk around the block , on an hourly basis
Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.
Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first
February 28, 2018, 01:16 PM
OKCGeneMy insurance won't pay for Viagra.
They sent me a Walmart coupon for a can of fix a flat and spray starch.
February 28, 2018, 01:42 PM
ltbarberI not only invented this position, I perfected it, and continue it to this day. Alas, sadly I did not seek a patent!
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March 03, 2018, 12:49 PM
JALLENAny idea where you got that chair?
It is just like this one.
I bought a bunch of those chairs for the office. I found them so comfortable I had one at home, and when I hurt my back, it was the only thing I could sit on in anything close to comfort.
I’d buy another one if I could find one.
Any ideas, hints, leads?
Luckily, I have enough willpower to control the driving ambition that rages within me.
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PHPaulWow...I dunno. That's an OLD picture and that chair was retired many moons ago. I have a bigger, heavier-duty version of it and damned if I recall where I got it either. Vaguely recall ordering it online somewhere, possibly Amazon.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
March 03, 2018, 01:45 PM
PHPaulYup, pretty sure my current chair is from Amazon. Very similar to the one at the link. It's been a peach.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
March 06, 2018, 05:43 PM
MerldizzleRead the title thinking I’d finally found a help group for picking my nose...
Oh well! Bummed to hear you can’t recline the way you want to anymore