Is working from your couch causing you back pain?
A chiropractor explains the worst positions to sit in and how to make adjustments to ease the pain.
No one can blame you if you tend to, well, stay on your couch all day long.
This position can impact your posture in the long term, making many functional movements more difficult.
It can also weaken your core muscles which are necessary for both workoutsandday-to-day activities.
It can also cause pulling in the muscles in your neck and knots in your shoulders and upper back.
chiropractor and founder of USA Sports Therapy
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This puts added pressure on the spine, neck, and shoulders and gives no support for your thighs.
Thigh support is vital because tight hamstrings can contribute to back pain.
This should allow your lower back to arch back slightly and not slump forward, he explains.
This also keeps your head in line with your shoulders and spine and your hips in a neutral position.
If youre looking down at your screen, raise it up using books or boxes.
This will help keep your spine aligned and prevent related pains, Dr. Cooper adds.
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chiropractor and founder of USA Sports Therapy
