Poor Sitting Postures

Among the pains experienced by people who spend most of their daily time sitting, such as office workers, the most common are neck and lower back-hip pains. Especially in those with asymmetrical sitting habits, sitting by putting the body weight on one hip over time causes decreased mobility in the sacroiliac joint (the junction of the hip and lower back-tail) and lumbar facet joints (the joints between the lumbar vertebrae), degradation of the surfaces of these joints, and osteoarthritis (calcification) over time. Asymmetric load and hypomobility (immobility) also impair the nutrition and properties of the discs. In addition, it affects the balance and health of soft tissue. The harms of poor sitting posture and hypomobility to both the musculoskeletal system and general health will be detailed in our future posts. In the meantime, take care of yourself, move around, and consult your physiotherapist for your complaints.