How to sit at home with back pain

The simple answer is to avoid sitting. Only sit to eat and when a task requires sitting and when you do have to sit, get up every 15 minutes and walk for one minute.

Otherwise try and keep on your feet as much as possible. When you are tired of standing, your body is telling you […]

How to sit at home with back pain2018-11-09T12:19:44+00:00

How to avoid back pain when working at a desk

When we have low back pain, good habits become even more important. Here are some tips to help:

Every 15 minutes

Stand up every 15 mins and then walk for one minute. Do not stand still and stretch. Walking sends fresh blood to your spinal joints and muscles, so it not only improves the pain, it also […]

How to avoid back pain when working at a desk2018-11-09T12:30:43+00:00

Causes of driving-related back pain

The main aggravating factors for driving and back pain are:

  1. inadequate lumbar support, leading to poor driving posture
  2. the inability to get up and move around (joints love movement)
  3. poor car design: lack of symmetry in pedal and steering wheel positions.

Take the Morfit Slump Test to help you work out if your back pain […]

Causes of driving-related back pain2018-11-12T13:32:30+00:00

The link between sitting and back pain

When you stand, your spine can curve naturally in a S shape known as the ‘neutral’ spine. This is the healthiest shape for your back.

When seated, your spine should remain in this neutral shape. This requires a good, supportive chair that fits the shape of your back.

Spinal joints have a small range of motion – […]

The link between sitting and back pain2018-12-03T12:45:19+00:00