Reduce Back Pain with Proper Sitting Posture

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One of the most common causes of low back pain is poor sitting posture. Improper position puts strain on the back, excessive pressure on the joints, muscles, and discs, causing pain.
Reduce back pain with proper sitting posture.

Medicial News Today suggest you can improve posture and achieve a proper sitting position, as result reducing back pain by:

keeping feet flat or rest them on either the floor or a footrest
avoiding crossing knees or ankles
maintaining a small gap between the back of the knees and the chair
positioning knees at the same height or slightly lower than the hips
placing ankles in front of the knees
relaxing the shoulders
keeping the forearms and knees parallel to the floor where possible
holding elbows at the sides creating an L-shape in the arms
sitting up straight and looking forward without straining the neck
keeping the back against the chair, or using a backrest or cushion if there are places where the back does not comfortably meet the chair, especially in the lower back region
avoiding sitting for long periods at a time, ideally taking at least a 10-minute break for every hour of sitting

Sitting up straight is not the best position while sitting at desk, a study has suggested. Researchers are using a new form MRI to show that sitting in an upright position places unnecessary strain on your back. Therefore, leading to potentially chronic pain problems including low back pain.

in conclusion, as we sit more and more throughout the day, many people are developing back problems due to poor postural habits. However, changing these bad habits into good habits can make a world of difference when it comes to back pain. By following these tips you can reduce back pain with proper sitting posture.