Back pain and worse hazards of sitting in chairs way too much. This article is of interest for people with minor low back pain who could use some tips on how to cope with spending too much time in chairs. If you are having more serious or chronic back pain, please see the back pain tutorial. If you have a fresh case of back pain thatâs kind of freaking you out, start with this one instead: When to Worry About Low Back Pain: And when not to!