Many of us sit at our desks with our weight in the back of the pelvis and a rounded back. This makes it quite difficult to move in other directions. If we reach across for something or turn to talk to somebody, we put a lot of unnecessary strain on the back. At some point the body isn't going to tolerate it anymore and we end up with pain. A better way to sit is to have your weight more towards the front of the pelvis. This will mean there is a deeper fold at the hips, the tailbone has no weight in it and the lower back is no longer in a rounded position. Once you start sitting better, your spine will thank you for it almost immediately.…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2022