Can an ergonomic chair help prevent back pain?

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  1.  Rick Olderman
     
    Rick Olderman answered:
    Ergonomic solutions are often employed to help with back, hip, and neck pain while sitting or at a workstation. While the principles of ergonomics are sound, I've found that they are only part of the equation. For instance, a chair will be configured differently for someone with an extension problem than for someone with a flexion problem. Take the time to understand your personal biomechanics and movement dysfunctions, and think about how best to offset them by adjusting your workstation's ergonomic setup.
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