Orthopedics & rehab

Back pain for desk workers: prevention first

Prolonged sitting is the most common cause of lower back pain — simple exercises and adjustments can spare you a lengthy treatment.

2026-08-054 min read

Most of the lower back pain cases we see in the orthopedics clinic are linked to sitting posture and inactivity, not a sudden injury.

Set up your workstation

  • Top of the screen at eye level
  • Back fully supported, with lower back support
  • Feet flat on the floor
  • Stand and move for 5 minutes every hour

When do you need a doctor?

If the pain lasts more than two weeks, or spreads to the leg with numbness or weakness, an assessment in the orthopedics clinic with on-site imaging pinpoints the cause accurately, and a physiotherapy program is often all that's needed, without any surgical intervention.