How To Sit To Avoid Pain
We can’t avoid sitting…and not all sitting is harmful. Sitting is a wonderful way to relax, visit with others and even meditate. The issue is of course the length of time we sit, and how that amount of time leads to a stooped harmful posture.
The “desk slouch” many of us get stuck in leads to headaches, sciatica, tension, hand and arm tinging, TMJ and more! Believe it or not simply sitting improperly for hours on end is related to pelvic floor weakness, decreased oxygen intake, anxiety, decreased eyesight, high blood pressure…we could go on and on.
While correcting this rounded posture is the key to ensuring your issues don’t return, we know that nobody wants to spend all day thinking about sitting up straight. As well, forcing yourself to sit up straight “like a soldier” is counterproductive because it creates tension in your spine in a very unhealthy way.
In order to sit properly you have to stack the vertebrae in your spine in alignment (like a game of jenga), all while feeling relaxed.
Sounds like a lot of work?
We’re here to make it easy! Follow the steps in the video below and you will notice your posture instantly improve. You’ll end your day pain free and with energy to spare.
Sitting is going to be a big part of our lives for years to come.
Please reach out if you have any more questions or we can help in any way.
