Protect Your Back One of the worst possible things you could do to your body is to sit in one spot for an extended period of time. Unfortunately most people's job's require them to sit at either a desk or behind the wheel for multiple hours at a time. Humans were NOT meant to be stationary and our bodies will occasionally remind us of this fact. Most people cannot even sleep for long periods because their bodies begin to rebel by sending signals of pain and discomfort to the brain. So why do we continue to ignore our bodies and force them to endure unnatural positions? Chiropractor are making a fortune these days and doctors continue the over-prescription of pain medications but who's at fault here? The only answer to both of these questions involves looking inward...there can be no fingers pointed outward because the responsibility is our own. It is up to each of us to listen to our own bodies and to take better care of them. There are some very simple solutions for anyone suffering from most back and neck pain. First, if you must remain seated anywhere make sure that you get up and take a brisk walk AT LEAST once an hour. Better yet, talk to your boss or office manager about acquiring a height adjustable desk that allows you to stand while you're working. Spending most of your time on your feet is not only better for your spine and neck but you'll also burn more calories. Additionally, a Stability Ball is a rather inexpensive tool which serves as an excellent substitute to a conventional chair. Sitting on one of these large inflatable balls forces you to sit up straight and works all of the stabilizing muscles along the spinal column. Utilizing one or more of these suggestions should help to reduce some of the pain and discomfort you've been experiencing but if any pain persists you should seek further medical attention a.s.a.p.