I try to get up and move around periodically. My ironing board is on the other side of the room. I press at each stage. Sometimes I just have to get up and walk away for a few minutes. I have a wire mesh back support on both my computer chair and my sewing chair. I bought these at the Dollar Store. My sewing chair is a straight backed hard wood dining room chair with no cushions. Apparently, I come equipped with my own padding. :-)