###Human: When I sit and look into the computer screen, I experience severe back pain. Please help. ###Assistant: Hi. You have given an excellent description of a common problem in persons who have a desk-based job. The condition you are experiencing is due to poor posture. Stretching and looking away from your constant position is helpful as you have also figured out. Get up and move around after every half an hour. Keep the top of your computer screen at your eye level while sitting with your back supported in the chair. You can do intermittent stretches of your neck and shoulder muscles. Practice isometric and range of motion exercises of the neck which will help you a lot. Take painkillers and apply an anti-inflammatory gel locally for immediate relief. Do not take the painkillers for a long time. If you follow these instructions, these will help you recover in a few days. If the pain persists, investigations may be required. Consult an orthopaedician online if the pain persists -->