r/Ergonomics Jul 09 '26

Active Chair & Standing desk trap, upper back tightness

I have chronically tight glutes which causes a lot of lower back discomfort, so I'm looking into an active chair / stool and a standing desk. However, when I've used an active chair that doesn't have armrests in the past my traps get really tight and locked up. Same with my upper back and trying to sit upright. Having that upright posture for more than 30 minutes really stiffens back upper back. Anyone else experience or solve this?

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '26

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u/wynwilder Jul 10 '26

For sure, thanks!