guys, I'm gonna have to cut out for a while, my lower back is
killing me, has been since yesterday, I'm in major pain, was all
night as well.
so I'm gonna have to go lie down and hopefully this goes away,
but right now it hurts do to do anything or doing nothing at all:
sitting, walking, walking, even going to the bathroom.
Steve and Tom are hear if you have questions, thanks
regarding my back issue a couple weeks ago, here's a picture of
one of my desks:
it's a powered sit to stand desk, in the picture I have it about
chest high, the desk has a power button on the left so you can
raise and lower it in a few seconds. I have one of these in
my other office as well
Posted by sschulman on 14th of Feb 2012 at 01:20 pm
Matt it's so interesting the different types of advice you got
about your back - from meds to exercises to yoga, etc. To me,
your office trading room looks so futuristic! It's a personal
preference of course, but my back would hurt just at the
thought of working there! You probably want it that way
because it keeps you mentally alert and focussed?
I trade sitting on my bed my feet up, my back propped
against some pillows against the wall, with my laptop on
another small pillow on my lap. It's comfortable and cosy. I'll bet
you could feel better just by adding some warm cosy colours, and
some soft textures. :-) Maybe a photo of your daughter smiling to
remind you why you're doing this in the first place? :-)
thanks for the comments Susan, yeah this is my style.
Actually thinking back to that day, I think I had hurt my
back when I was on my deck messing around with our grill, I took a
wrong step and it jolted me a bit, so I got me the next day I
guess.
I also like to change things up, for example I have three
different trading offices in my house now in different rooms and
I'll routinely alternate between them to change things up
a bit.
Yes I'll post some pictures of my daughter Olivia again, once in
a while I have her in my office and it's cute to see her playing
there while I work.
Otherwise, b
eing able to stand up at
least for a while during the day makes a lot of sense, it's hard on
the body to just sit in thechair all day, it's not
natural, and there are potential health problems that can develop
because of this later in life, such as blood clots in the legs,
back problems, etc.
The desk that I originally
bought was at a place called 'Relax The Back' here's a URL. It's a
chain store, soyou may have heard of it
or been to one before, most large cities have one. I bought
the large size, and I have the dark java color instead of the light
wood, it cost me close to $2000 at the time, that was a couple
years ago.
However the other place
that found on the internet just the other day looks interesting and
a lot cheaper, maybe 500 - 700 bucks cheaper, so you might want
check out this place.
since you asked, here's some pictures of Olivia, the first two
are her in the computer room, sometimes she's at my feet. The
first one she's looking at an Ipad and you see her toys
around, the second shows a closer view, the images are kind of dark
though because of the lighting and this is from a phone. the
last one shows her in her high chair today at lunchtime eating, you
can't see it, but she has something in her hand that she's chewing
on
Glad to hear you're doing better. My own back issues were solved
by a combination of regular ab excercises and hip flexor
stretching, as already suggested.
BTW do you happen to have details on the desk, monitors and pc's
posted somewhere? Great looking setup!
the trading lifestyle sitting in a chair all day is not healthy,
so being able to stand up during the day for a couple hrs helps, as
well as some cardio, stretches, and exercise.
being able to stand up is nice because when I'm a chair I find
myself slouching over all the time, when you stand up, you are
forced to stand up straight.
( I think I put his daughter through college), I can offer some
second hand professional advice. You may not need it
however....
One of the largest strains on the back is the abdomen.
Without seeing a pic of yours ( that's okay save it) the typical
person has the gut hanging and pulling on the lower back. Six
minutes a day of
properab exercises will help immensely.
Form is most important. Doing them wrong can cause more harm.
In short, never let the back arch while doing whatever exercises
you chose,. Forget a Roman chair if you are not a body builder.
A little off topic...Know what you are sayin Matt.....Try P90X
if you're lookin for a great exercise program......Awesome and will
get you in shape for those long days at the trading desk...
Matt have you ever thought of adding a treadmill? One of the
docs that I work with has this in her office and she can do 2-3
miles of walking every day.
Thanks again to everyone who posted feedback/suggestions
regarding my back as well as the numerous PMS that I received.
My back is back to 100% now.
Stretching and exercise is the key, which lately I have not been
getting and I need to change that. Our business, while it can
be rewarding, is hard on the body, sitting here all day, poor
posture, etc.
One thing I do have is a 'Sit to Stand' power desk, I can push a
button to raise or lower my desk so that I can either sit or stand
at my desk, here's a link
Iyengar Yoga is what you need to do. It is very good for
therapeutic situations and a great thing to do for general
well-being.
I run a school in Australia, am a certified teacher of 20 years,
and could help find you a good teacher in your area in the US if
you PM'ed me.
I know I am just another person in cyberspace, but I really feel
that getting into Iyengar Yoga, even just attending one class a
week to start with, would be of great benefit to you Matt. Not just
when your back is bad, like now, but to help prevent this happening
more into the future.
Posted by angrybeagle on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 02:16 pm
I sit at a computer all day. Strangely enough my lower
back problems were caused by tight hips and hamstrings.
Stretching has provided me more relief than pain medications,
especially the hip flexor stretches.
Hey Matt, if you haven't had lower back muscle issues in the
past, this may be something entirely different and worth a doctor
visit before the weekend. Take care.
My Back
Posted by matt on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 10:32 am
guys, I'm gonna have to cut out for a while, my lower back is killing me, has been since yesterday, I'm in major pain, was all night as well.
so I'm gonna have to go lie down and hopefully this goes away, but right now it hurts do to do anything or doing nothing at all: sitting, walking, walking, even going to the bathroom.
Steve and Tom are hear if you have questions, thanks
regarding my back issue a
Posted by matt on 13th of Feb 2012 at 01:57 pm
regarding my back issue a couple weeks ago, here's a picture of one of my desks:
it's a powered sit to stand desk, in the picture I have it about chest high, the desk has a power button on the left so you can raise and lower it in a few seconds. I have one of these in my other office as well
so futuristic
Posted by sschulman on 14th of Feb 2012 at 01:20 pm
Matt it's so interesting the different types of advice you got about your back - from meds to exercises to yoga, etc. To me, your office trading room looks so futuristic! It's a personal preference of course, but my back would hurt just at the thought of working there! You probably want it that way because it keeps you mentally alert and focussed?
I trade sitting on my bed my feet up, my back propped against some pillows against the wall, with my laptop on another small pillow on my lap. It's comfortable and cosy. I'll bet you could feel better just by adding some warm cosy colours, and some soft textures. :-) Maybe a photo of your daughter smiling to remind you why you're doing this in the first place? :-)
.....Susan
thanks for the comments Susan,
Posted by matt on 14th of Feb 2012 at 01:40 pm
thanks for the comments Susan, yeah this is my style. Actually thinking back to that day, I think I had hurt my back when I was on my deck messing around with our grill, I took a wrong step and it jolted me a bit, so I got me the next day I guess.
I also like to change things up, for example I have three different trading offices in my house now in different rooms and I'll routinely alternate between them to change things up a bit.
Yes I'll post some pictures of my daughter Olivia again, once in a while I have her in my office and it's cute to see her playing there while I work.
Otherwise, b eing able to stand up at least for a while during the day makes a lot of sense, it's hard on the body to just sit in the chair all day, it's not natural, and there are potential health problems that can develop because of this later in life, such as blood clots in the legs, back problems, etc.
The desk that I originally bought was at a place called 'Relax The Back' here's a URL. It's a chain store, so you may have heard of it or been to one before, most large cities have one. I bought the large size, and I have the dark java color instead of the light wood, it cost me close to $2000 at the time, that was a couple years ago .
http://www.relaxtheback.com/sit-or-stand-desk.html
However the other place that found on the internet just the other day looks interesting and a lot cheaper, maybe 500 - 700 bucks cheaper, so you might want check out this place.
http://www.ergodepot.com/Adjustable_Desks_s/134.htm
since you asked, here's some
Posted by matt on 14th of Feb 2012 at 05:25 pm
since you asked, here's some pictures of Olivia, the first two are her in the computer room, sometimes she's at my feet. The first one she's looking at an Ipad and you see her toys around, the second shows a closer view, the images are kind of dark though because of the lighting and this is from a phone. the last one shows her in her high chair today at lunchtime eating, you can't see it, but she has something in her hand that she's chewing on
The guys at AAPL are
Posted by dpack on 15th of Feb 2012 at 07:33 am
The guys at AAPL are aalready making sure she{s a customer.
So sweet.
Posted by whs956 on 14th of Feb 2012 at 11:33 pm
Thanks for posting Matt.
She's a cutie Matt! I
Posted by pebs on 14th of Feb 2012 at 10:22 pm
She's a cutie Matt! I have to say your trading station looks like a monstrosity next to her....
Ahhhh, soooo cute! :-)
Posted by sschulman on 14th of Feb 2012 at 05:34 pm
Ahhhh, soooo cute! :-)
Another company I found but
Posted by tom on 14th of Feb 2012 at 01:56 pm
Another company I found but had not heard reviews of yet is:
http://www.geekdesk.com/
I think they have option starting around $750ish.
thanks Tom and Matt
Posted by sschulman on 14th of Feb 2012 at 03:18 pm
Thanks for those sites Tom and Matt. My genious sons would love those Geekdesks - maybe I'll get them each one!
.....Susan
Glad to hear you're doing
Posted by PA on 14th of Feb 2012 at 11:23 am
Glad to hear you're doing better. My own back issues were solved by a combination of regular ab excercises and hip flexor stretching, as already suggested.
BTW do you happen to have details on the desk, monitors and pc's posted somewhere? Great looking setup!
the trading lifestyle sitting in
Posted by matt on 13th of Feb 2012 at 01:59 pm
the trading lifestyle sitting in a chair all day is not healthy, so being able to stand up during the day for a couple hrs helps, as well as some cardio, stretches, and exercise.
being able to stand up is nice because when I'm a chair I find myself slouching over all the time, when you stand up, you are forced to stand up straight.
After having 4 spine surgeries and becoming best friends with the surgeon
Posted by ragwing on 13th of Feb 2012 at 02:49 pm
( I think I put his daughter through college), I can offer some second hand professional advice. You may not need it however....
One of the largest strains on the back is the abdomen. Without seeing a pic of yours ( that's okay save it) the typical person has the gut hanging and pulling on the lower back. Six minutes a day of properab exercises will help immensely.
Form is most important. Doing them wrong can cause more harm. In short, never let the back arch while doing whatever exercises you chose,. Forget a Roman chair if you are not a body builder.
P90X
Posted by diablo4 on 13th of Feb 2012 at 02:52 pm
You gotta try it folks.....It is awesome....Intense, but will get you in the best shape of your life.....
Stretching/Cardio
Posted by diablo4 on 13th of Feb 2012 at 02:04 pm
A little off topic...Know what you are sayin Matt.....Try P90X if you're lookin for a great exercise program......Awesome and will get you in shape for those long days at the trading desk...
Matt have you ever thought
Posted by pebs on 13th of Feb 2012 at 02:14 pm
Matt have you ever thought of adding a treadmill? One of the docs that I work with has this in her office and she can do 2-3 miles of walking every day.
http://inhabitat.com/sit-to-walkstation-desk-treadmill-burn-calories-while-you-work/sit-to-walk-station-desk-treadmill/
Sounds minor, but not only
Posted by mark11 on 13th of Feb 2012 at 02:00 pm
Sounds minor, but not only that, you find you breath easier and think more clearly....I think.
Thanks again to everyone who
Posted by matt on 6th of Feb 2012 at 10:32 am
Thanks again to everyone who posted feedback/suggestions regarding my back as well as the numerous PMS that I received.
My back is back to 100% now.
Stretching and exercise is the key, which lately I have not been getting and I need to change that. Our business, while it can be rewarding, is hard on the body, sitting here all day, poor posture, etc.
One thing I do have is a 'Sit to Stand' power desk, I can push a button to raise or lower my desk so that I can either sit or stand at my desk, here's a link
http://www.ergodepot.com/Ergo_Depot_adjustable_corner_desk_p/ad111hd.htm
Basically with a combination of stretching and laying down, my back got better by Saturday/Sunday.
Get better soon, Matt. Regular
Posted by frtaylor on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 07:05 pm
Get better soon, Matt. Regular crunches also helps take the strain off the back by counterbalancing with stronger stomach muscles.
Iyengar Yoga is what you
Posted by hartst on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 05:21 pm
Iyengar Yoga is what you need to do. It is very good for therapeutic situations and a great thing to do for general well-being.
I run a school in Australia, am a certified teacher of 20 years, and could help find you a good teacher in your area in the US if you PM'ed me.
I know I am just another person in cyberspace, but I really feel that getting into Iyengar Yoga, even just attending one class a week to start with, would be of great benefit to you Matt. Not just when your back is bad, like now, but to help prevent this happening more into the future.
My Back
Posted by desert on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 02:56 pm
Therapeutic massage and Chiro work for me.
A "TENS" Unit also helps. Your Chiropractor can advise on that.
use a ball for chair
Posted by law6 on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 02:27 pm
I sit at a computer
Posted by angrybeagle on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 02:16 pm
I sit at a computer all day. Strangely enough my lower back problems were caused by tight hips and hamstrings. Stretching has provided me more relief than pain medications, especially the hip flexor stretches.
yep -- yoga is great
Posted by bkout3 on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 02:21 pm
yep -- yoga is great if you find the right class
Not a panacea, but I
Posted by steveo on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 01:40 pm
Not a panacea, but I bought an inversion machine, $120, flips you over, stretches the back. Great stuff, wouldn't live without one.
Ditto that
Posted by ragwing on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 03:15 pm
Steveo - is that machine
Posted by steve on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 01:43 pm
Steveo - is that machine similar to one shown in a James Bond Film? LOL
Ha, I think I remember
Posted by steveo on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 01:53 pm
Ha, I think I remember that scene, but the bad guy turned it up to +15 and turned it into a torture traction machine.
Rest Rest Rest !! Be
Posted by ihbdsb on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 01:38 pm
Rest Rest Rest !! Be well - !!!
Hey Matt, if you haven't
Posted by baker on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 01:20 pm
Hey Matt, if you haven't had lower back muscle issues in the past, this may be something entirely different and worth a doctor visit before the weekend. Take care.
ice pack, ibuprofen + a
Posted by sbwoman on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 11:15 am
ice pack, ibuprofen + a glass of wine. Fell better!!!
ibuprofen OR wine/alcohol -- not
Posted by bkout3 on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 11:32 am
ibuprofen OR wine/alcohol -- not both together --too hard on the liver
http://www.nadachair.com/ This is good if you
Posted by kellyvu on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 11:13 am
http://www.nadachair.com/
This is good if you spend lots of time sitting in front of a computer...but who does that?
This works wonders for me
Posted by klatuu on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 10:42 am
This works wonders for me when I can't get to a chiropractor:
http://www.amazon.com/Lumbar-Extender-800200-Back-Stretcher/dp/B000EGAL5Y
Klatuu
matt
Posted by law6 on 3rd of Feb 2012 at 10:36 am
try pilattes...i teach it works