Back Pain

Can sitting to long cause upper back pain?

I'm a 13 year old girl and during school all day we mostly sit down except for recess which only last about 10 minutes.While I'm sitting,half way through the day my upper back starts hurting,not badly,but it hurts.When I walk around for a while the pain goes away. Can sitting to long cause my upper back to hurt? Thanks!

Public Comments

1. Yes, sitting can certainly cause back pain. It does to me.
2. Sitting in one position will make muscles that are already tight go into pain. When you walk the pain goes away for the pressure is changed on your spine. To keep that from happening again you have to free up your back muscles to get them out of that tight state and you should be pain free. Here's how to free them up for you: Back: (do from a sitting position) Place your left hand on your left leg next to your body. Place your right hand over your left shoulder, fingers over the back and the palm in the front and firmly pull down on them and hold. After 30 seconds slowly lower your body forward and to the outside of your left leg, keeping your left arm fairly straight as you do. When you reach your lap remain there for another 10 seconds, release the pressure but rest there for another 30 seconds. Then reverse your hand positions and do your right side. For best results relax your body first by taking a deep breath and exhaling then remain this relaxed.
3. Depends on how your sitting and if this happens allot then maybe wise to go see a doctor
4. If you don't know how to sit properly, the tendency is you'll develop back pain and discomfort. 1. Make sure that your feet are on the floor. Usually, if your feet don't reach the floor, your reaction is to move a little forward, perhaps a lot closer to the table. Because your back won't have any support by then, you can freely arch your back, like a hunchback. If you are finding it difficult to bring your feet on the ground, you may want to make use of a foot rest. This is also essential, so you can avoid leg cramps. 2. Your back should be attached to the chair's back. If you are sitting in a chair, such as in your office, you have to see to it that your back is always attached to the chair. This is so your back will always be aligned. If it's not, it means that you could already be slouching or you are leaning too forward into your desk or monitor. 3. Shoulders should be straight. You have to keep this in mind especially if you're sitting on a chair with no back. This also means that your chest may have to be out and stomach in even when you're sitting. 4. Have some time to stand up. Even if you have the best ergonomic chair in the world, it's still fundamental that you can find time to stand up and get away from your chair. This way, you can stretch out and exercise for a bit. Proper sitting posture can go a long way toward achieving optimal health. You would be taking care of not only your back but also your spinal cord. -- Upper back pain can be caused by other illness, hence you need to consult your doctor if the pain persists. You can take anti-inflammatory drugs to ease the pain.
5. Sitting in one position for long periods of time can certainly be a cause of back problems. As you have been experiencing this problem for some time, you may want to go and see your doctor to discuss this. In the meantime, make sure you sit back into the chair with your shoulder blades touching the back of the chair and keep your feet flat on the ground. Do some gentle stretches and move about in your chair to aid a change in position.
6. You are absolutely right. Sitting in longer hours will cause you so much back pain. It's important to stretch from time to time. There are yoga poses that you can do even in sitting position. These yoga poses helps in alleviating neck pain, leg pain and back pain. You can also wear a posture brace which helps in maintaining a good posture and preventing the occurrence of different body aches.