The latest articles on DEV Community by Aleksandr (@__5b3862). https://dev.to/__5b3862 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3923588%2F40c88cfb-329b-46dc-b507-53b807d6ad19.jpg https://dev.to/__5b3862 en Aleksandr Sun, 10 May 2026 17:10:48 +0000 https://dev.to/__5b3862/i-struggle-with-persistent-back-problems-from-sitting-at-a-computer-all-day-4e2h https://dev.to/__5b3862/i-struggle-with-persistent-back-problems-from-sitting-at-a-computer-all-day-4e2h <p>Like many programmers — and I suspect I'm not alone here — I struggle with persistent back problems from sitting at a computer all day. But it's not just my back: I honestly don't know how to take care of my spine properly, let alone manage my overall health as a developer. Between deadlines, long coding sessions, and zero ergonomic awareness, I feel like I'm falling apart slowly. What practical, actionable advice do you have for someone who sits 10+ hours a day? How do I protect my back, build healthy habits without disrupting my workflow, and actually stay on top of my physical and mental health as a programmer?</p> career healthydebate