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For back pain relief is it better to sit on an ergonomic office chair or a fitness ball

Answer From Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. If long periods seated at a desk are giving you a sore back, your office chair may need adjusting to give you better back support - or you may even need a new chair designed to reduce back pain. Sitting on a fitness ball for office work is not recommended. To stay upright on a fitness ball, you have to make constant, small adjustments in muscle tension and weight distribution. This effort helps you achieve the benefits of core-strengthening exercises performed with a fitness ball. Prolonged balancing on a fitness ball during a full day of work, however, may lead to increased fatigue and discomfort in your back. With Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Review/update the information highlighted below and resubmit the form.

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