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Are our chairs killing us?

Scientists urge workers to get up and moving

Leaning toward a computer in a hunched position is the incorrect way to sit in a chair. Sitting in this position will cause back pain, scientists say.

0811SEDENTARY2 — Leaning toward a computer in a hunched position is the incorrect way to sit in a chair. Sitting in this position will cause back pain, scientists say.

There’s a saying that sitting is the new smoking. It’s a bit snarky and perhaps a none-too-subtle dig at those of us who spend a lot of time on our rear ends for work and pleasure. But Dr. James Levine, who is credited with it, is dead serious.