The researchers found that sitting with a straight spine less useful for the spine and legs than is commonly believed.
For many decades doctors advise us to sit with a straight spine to have a flat posture, because it is so good for health. They say that if you spend all your time hunched, the spine is a big load.
But recently it became known that the habit of sitting up straight may be harmful. Scientists have found that because of this, tense up the muscles of the back and abdomen. And it is quite dangerous and fraught with serious consequences, for example, can cause problems with breathing and pain in the lower back.
If the person in the seat slightly rounded back, we can relax the above mentioned muscles and legs. A new study has shown that this will reduce back pain.
– Periodically back need to relax. Nothing bad will happen if you sit hunched over a bit. But health save, says podiatrist Arseny of Kalamata.
By the way, in 2018, scientists have shown that people who sit with a rounded back, between the discs in the vertebra there is a large accumulation of fluid. It provides comfort and will increase the height of the spine.
The doctor advises not to neglect these recommendations and still periodically to relax your back, change body position. If a person is sitting in the wrong position, you can atrophy muscle in your glutes get overworked and shortened tendons in the legs.
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