Do you sit properly while on computer?

[andgar923]

For years I was hunched on my couch as I propped my laptop on a table. My couch was deep so I had to lean forward to use it.

That f*cked up my posture, gave me back aches, neck pains.

I've had an actual desk and desk chair for almost a year now. A 25 inch monitor that's crystal clear.

Yet I still sit leaning forward, hunched up trying to use the computer like a caveman.

How bout you guys?

Oh... post your setup as well... I'll post mine in a bit.

[Draz]

I used to be leaning forward. I actually still find myself doing that. Unless I'm in my bed which I am right now leaning backwards. It's bad.

[nathanjizzle]

32 inch lcd, dell optiplex, microsoft keyboard mouse set, JL subwoofer + sony speakers. you jelly?
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ik49w4.jpg

[andgar923]

32 inch lcd, dell optiplex, microsoft keyboard mouse set, JL subwoofer + sony speakers. you jelly?
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ik49w4.jpg

Not really.

Mine aint great but better than my previous setups.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5489/11003048516_0c32a31356_c.jpg

[nathanjizzle]

Not really.

Mine aint great but better than my previous setups.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5489/11003048516_0c32a31356_c.jpg

what you use the keyboard for, beats?

[andgar923]

what you use the keyboard for, beats?

Yeah, Axiom 49 takes up too much space. It's too big and clunky to have on the desk. The one you see there is the Keystation Mini 32, very compact keyboard that is just enough to do the job (barely).

[TheReal Kendall]

I'm hunched over now. :facepalm

My lower back has been hurting me a lot lately too

[nathanjizzle]

Yeah, Axiom 49 takes up too much space. It's too big and clunky to have on the desk. The one you see there is the Keystation Mini 32, very compact keyboard that is just enough to do the job (barely).

cool, what program do you use? do you know how to make EDM?

[Jameerthefear]

32 inch lcd, dell optiplex, microsoft keyboard mouse set, JL subwoofer + sony speakers. you jelly?
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ik49w4.jpg
too messy. i would freak being in that everyday. clean up :no: i really like your setup andgar. looks relaxing. I just post from my laptop

[gts]

32 inch lcd, dell optiplex, microsoft keyboard mouse set, JL subwoofer + sony speakers. you jelly?
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ik49w4.jpgeewww there's fap tissues on the floor behind the computer :lol

[andgar923]

cool, what program do you use? do you know how to make EDM?

I use Reason, have tried using Logic, Live, Cubase but I always go back to Reason for it's workflow.

Electric Dance Music...... i don't make it, but I could if I concentrated on it. It can be very technical tho. More time consuming than I have the patience for to be honest.

[Stempel, HERB]

For years I was hunched on my couch as I propped my laptop on a table. My couch was deep so I had to lean forward to use it.

That f*cked up my posture, gave me back aches, neck pains.

I've had an actual desk and desk chair for almost a year now. A 25 inch monitor that's crystal clear.

Yet I still sit leaning forward, hunched up trying to use the computer like a caveman.

How bout you guys?

Oh... post your setup as well... I'll post mine in a bit.

Did apple start selling furniture?

[andgar923]

Did apple start selling furniture?

LOL not mine.

I had a cheap black glass table from Staples that I bought for $65, my sis moved and didn't have space for her desk. It does look like an Apple desk tho.

[DeuceWallaces]

32 inch lcd, dell optiplex, microsoft keyboard mouse set, JL subwoofer + sony speakers. you jelly?
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ik49w4.jpg

Lol are you proud of that?

[KevinNYC]

32 inch lcd, dell optiplex, microsoft keyboard mouse set, JL subwoofer + sony speakers. you jelly?
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ik49w4.jpg


Unless you are super tall, that set up is probably going to hurt your back. Your monitor is up way too high. You shouldn't have arch your neck back to see your monitor.

[nathanjizzle]

Lol are you proud of that?
can you watch any basketball game in HD on a 32 inch screen with premium sound while you kick your feet up on your desk. and surf the web at the same time? i dont think you can.
http://i39.tinypic.com/2jblgz7.jpg

[nathanjizzle]

Unless you are super tall, that set up is probably going to hurt your back. Your monitor is up way too high. You shouldn't have arch your neck back to see your monitor.

its fine for me, im eye level to the middle of the screen

[Take Your Lumps]

32 inch lcd, dell optiplex, microsoft keyboard mouse set, JL subwoofer + sony speakers. you jelly?
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ik49w4.jpg

I think I caught syphilis looking at this pic.

[DeuceWallaces]

can you watch any basketball game in HD on a 32 inch screen with premium sound while you kick your feet up on your desk. and surf the web at the same time? i dont think you can.

You mean something like this?

http://i.imgur.com/q3a7tf4.jpg

What exactly do you mean by premium sound? Perhaps something like this?

http://i.imgur.com/DDPLleB.jpg

[KevinNYC]

its fine for me, im eye level to the middle of the screen

Yeah. That's bad.

Here's OSHA's recommendations.


The top of the monitor should be at or slightly below eye level. The center of the computer monitor should normally be located 15 to 20 degrees below horizontal eye level

I'm guessing you're young and your body is still forgiving of issues like this, but it will catch up to you.

[RedBlackAttack]

Did apple start selling furniture?
I laughed.

[Bucket_Nakedz]

You mean something like this?

http://i.imgur.com/q3a7tf4.jpg

What exactly do you mean by premium sound? Perhaps something like this?

http://i.imgur.com/DDPLleB.jpg
i love that old school desk :cheers:

[RedBlackAttack]

You mean something like this?

http://i.imgur.com/q3a7tf4.jpg

What exactly do you mean by premium sound? Perhaps something like this?

http://i.imgur.com/DDPLleB.jpg
Hot damn that's a nice Marshall stack. Me likey.

[InspiredLebowski]

sweet wood paneling DW.

[BRabbiT]

eewww there's fap tissues on the floor behind the computer :lol



:oldlol:

[gigantes]

@deucewallaces,
that

[DeuceWallaces]

It's a Herman Miller Caper XR. Think they're discontinued. They might still sell the guest version without adjustments and caster wheels.

Guess no audiophiles noticing the most expensive thing in those pics; the McIntosh stack and HPM 100s.

The room is an addition from the 50s (wood paneling) and the only corner in the house my toys are allowed.

*Edit, they brought them back with a new name* (http://store.hermanmiller.com/store/servlet/dynamicKit__10151_-1_10051_8274?utm_source=Google-Product-Search&utm_medium=CSE&utm_term=Caper_Multipurpose_Chair&utm_campaign=Official_Online_Store&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CPyCz4ed-7oCFbFxOgodqgwAFA)

I bought mine on Craigslist from a guy in Philly for 90 bucks.

[DeuceWallaces]

Hot damn that's a nice Marshall stack. Me likey.

'98 DSL 50 and a '76 4x12 with G12M Greenbacks (black). :rockon: :rockon:

Ha, actually bought that cab from a guy in Cleveland on Craigslist. Long drive but worth it.

[gigantes]

okay, thanks. i need to buy a new chair with better lower-back support, so that was a good prod.

amazon review:

1/5 stars. Not worth it, you are only paying for the brand name

By RadioRoom233 on March 15, 2012

When you pay upwards of $500 for a single chair... it better have a foot rest, or a head rest, or arm padding, or tilt functioning, or cup holders, or ANYTHING. This chair offers none of those options. It is uncomfortable, the arm rests wiggle, and they look cheap despite them being worth more than I pay for rent.

I have had multiple experiences with these chairs. First I went to school at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and being the pretentious art school it is, it ordered these exact Herman Miller chairs for the entire Photography lab and ALL of it's classrooms. I have spent three years, 6 day a week, 8 hours or more a day (transfer student) sitting in these god-forsaken roller chairs. I KNOW these chairs. They are so. so. so. uncomfortable.

Beyond my experience at school, I am also sitting in one of these chairs right now. I am at work at my equally pretentious media company 9-5 job. Our studio ordered these chairs... and my back hurts more and more every day. Why on earth, with all of the crazy cool options available for chairs, would you want to order THIS f*$#ing chair!? It's like it is haunting me... following me everywhere I go. Do yourself a favor and find a chair with some actual lumbar support. Get some butt padding, some arm padding, something that helps you sit for hours at a time. Save your money and buy a Wii, or a bicycle, or Minecraft... anything. But for the love of all that is holy and good, do not buy these boney ass, cheapo, good for nothing brand name chairs. This is America for f*$%#s sake! Your butt and your back will thank you.
:D

[DeuceWallaces]

Ah yes, I clicked on this thread because of this chair before I got distracted.

This chair forces you to have good posture because it doesn't have a flex net backing like the 800 dollar Aero or Steelcase's Leap. Therefore, if you don't sit properly it will punish your lower back and spine. The plastic backing is sturdy and molded to the curvature of your spine, but if you slouch forward it murders you.

[tomtucker]

I have a tv. I watch basketball on that. In a recliner or a bed. Much better. You guys should get tvs and beds

i sort of do the same.....i sit in a recliner and have the PC table to my left side......how the hell do you guys jerk off on an office chair .........:confusedshrug:

[gigantes]

Ah yes, I clicked on this thread because of this chair before I got distracted.

This chair forces you to have good posture because it doesn't have a flex net backing like the 800 dollar Aero or Steelcase's Leap. Therefore, if you don't sit properly it will punish your lower back and spine. The plastic backing is sturdy and molded to the curvature of your spine, but if you slouch forward it murders you.
ah... now that you describe it, i remember trying one of those, once. was definitely an odd experience. i'm not sure how well i could train myself to that. but maybe i could buy a used one in this struggling economy as a limited gamble.


in the past, i've also enjoyed one of these backless chairs:

http://images01.olx.com/ui/1/70/33/8206733_1.jpg

my legs used to fall asleep a little bit on it, but on the plus side, it did keep my spine straight as an arrow. i could probably just switch back and forth between my executive chair and one of those. hmm... decisions, decisions.

[DeuceWallaces]

i sort of do the same.....i sit in a recliner and have the PC table to my left side......how the hell do you guys jerk off on an office chair .........:confusedshrug:

They recline.

[tomtucker]

They recline.

aha, still looks pretty hard..........i prefer a soft cushion around the ole bunghole

[HoopsFanNumero1]

32 inch lcd, dell optiplex, microsoft keyboard mouse set, JL subwoofer + sony speakers. you jelly?
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ik49w4.jpg

:facepalm You're proud of that setup?

[Budadiiii]

:facepalm You're proud of that setup?
unorganized cluster **** as well. :facepalm

How can people live like that... shit baffles me.

[bigkingsfan]

Mom won't let me post our basement photos.

[alenleomessi]

unless you are a gamer why do you need that kind of a computer... just get a laptop and be in whatever position you want

[tomtucker]

what is in that brown box on the desk........and what is that round white plastic thing right next to it ....a **** ring ?

[Budadiiii]

what is in that brown box on the desk........and what is that round white plastic thing right next to it ....a **** ring ?
:oldlol:

That's way too big for his asian dick.

Just noticed the *** stains on his monitor as well. :facepalm

Jesus Christ

[tomtucker]

:oldlol:

That's way too big for his asian dick.

Just noticed the *** stains on his monitor as well. :facepalm

Jesus Christ

:lol :roll: .........com stains on the monitor :oldlol: you should allways wipe them off before having visitors over

[KevinNYC]

look into one of these a Humanscale Saddle Chair

http://centuryhouseinc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/519x245/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/a/saddle_03_med.jpg

It keeps your hips in the right position which is very good for your back and it forces you to use your core to stabilize yourself, so you back gets better.

[Budadiiii]

look into one of these a Humanscale Saddle Chair

http://centuryhouseinc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/519x245/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/a/saddle_03_med.jpg

It keeps your hips in the right position which is very good for your back and it forces you to use your core to stabilize yourself, so you back gets better.
KevinNYC helps to straighten my hammer toes and is now helping to correct my posture and strengthen my core?

:applause:

[gigantes]

look into one of these a Humanscale Saddle Chair ... It keeps your hips in the right position which is very good for your back and it forces you to use your core to stabilize yourself, so you back gets better.
i see reviewers liking it, but also complaining about the hardness and wideness of the seat. is that actually kind of the point? as in, the stance is purposefully encouraged to widen and stay in close contact with seat?

[KevinNYC]

KevinNYC helps to straighten my hammer toes and is now helping to correct my posture and strengthen my core?

:applause:

I do what I can.


i see reviewers liking it, but also complaining about the hardness and wideness of the seat. is that actually kind of the point? as in, the stance is purposefully encouraged to widen and stay in close contact with seat?

They make a narrower one called the pony saddle. The hardness of it never bothered me. If you're sitting on your sit bones, you should be pretty balanced.