Is sitting too much causing back pain?
If you selected YES to one or more of the above answer choices, you may be at risk.
Given this, it should come as no surprise that:
- Many of these people experience back pain
- Sitting in the same position for hours can cause 30% more spinal pressure compared to standing or walking
- Excessive sitting can increase the risk for or exacerbate low back pain conditions, such as a herniated disc, slipped disc, degenerative disc disease, or sciatica
Take this Sitting Risk Assessment:
- Do you sit for the majority of your work day? YES / NO
- Do you sit for extended periods of time behind the wheel? YES / NO
- Do you sit for more than 2 hours a day of recreational screen time (e.g., TV, computer, video games)? YES / NO
- Are you experiencing an aching back, fluid retention and puffiness in the legs, constipation, or brain fog, that could be the result of extended sitting time? YES / NO
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