I’ve had chronic back pain, but the cause is not a mystery: I hunch over my computer for hours at a time.
Backaches happen for a host of reasons and are best evaluated by your doctor, Dr. Echebiri said.
But computer-related pain isn’t uncommon: A 2021 study of 2,000 people who worked on computers found that 48 percent had back and neck pain.
I asked Dr. Echebiri and other experts how to prevent pain and keep your back strong.
“I tell patients the cheapest option would be to get a stand for your laptop, or even a stack of books, and then a wireless keyboard,” Dr. Wei said.
Persons:
“ Mac, hunching, Nnaemeka, Echebiri, it’s, Edward Wei, “, Dr, Wei
Organizations:
Hospital for Special Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital
Locations:
New York