I recently spent a significant chunk of change to get a massage because my back was out of whack thanks to poor sitting posture. Who thinks about how they sit? Okay maybe lots of people, hence the whole ergonomic office industry. Whatever. I for one was happy slouched over in a crooked sort of a way until my back wigged out.
The massage therapist recommended sitting on an exercise ball while working at the computer. I first verified that my boss would approve of his assistant sitting on a giant bouncy ball, not exactly the epitome of professionalism. Although he gave his okay, I think he had second thoughts when he came out of his office one day to see me filling up the giant grey sphere to its full height. Fortunately for my boss, I got the wrong size ball. It was barely tall enough for me to see over the keyboard, let alone see the screen.
Then I discovered a stray ergonomic kneeling chair from a recently abandoned office. 
Since it was homeless, I allowed it to accompany me back to my desk, where I could put it to good use. Once I figured out how to raise and lower the seat, and found an inconspicuous place to hide my regular chair, I gave it a try.
It’s not what I would call uber comfy, but it is entertaining. You can turn it around and sit on it reversed. You can sit on the knee pads and stretch backwards when you are tired. If only I could figure out how to do side crunches, I might consider creating an office workout DVD,
"60 second workouts for the new and improved you."
"All in the comfort of your cubicle."
And if any of you are interested in a 55 cm bouncy ball (I hear kids love 'em), please let me know and you can have mine. ;>)
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