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Chances are you or someone you know experiences lower back pain occasionally. For some, their backs are just stiff every now and then, but for others, persistent back pain is extremely uncomfortable. This pain may be a result of a number of factors, but over-sitting is a confirmed major contributor to chronic lower back pain. The experts at American Health Chiropractic in Milford, OH, explain what over-sitting is and how it could be impacting your back.

Are You Over-Sitting?

What Is Over-Sitting?

Simply put, it’s sitting for too long every day. Think of how often you sit at work, while you drive, and when you eat or relax—it adds up to the majority of your day. Sitting compresses the spine’s discs, and the longer you’re in a chair, the more likely you are to slouch and add pressure to the lower back. Years of doing this can negatively impact the natural curve of the spine.

Is My Back Pain Related to Over-Sitting?

Only a doctor or chiropractor can determine the cause of your chronic back pain, but you can make an educated guess based on your lifestyle. Consider how long you’re sitting each day and take into account your posture. Many people naturally slouch at a computer or don’t consciously support their lower back while sitting. If that’s the case for you, over-sitting could very well be the root of your pain. 

How Can I Stop Over-Sitting?

back painFortunately, there are steps you can take. Set a time to get up and walk around every hour to give your spine a break. Add in some stretches throughout the day that elongate the spine, like reaching up to touch the sky. A number of back braces and supports for chairs can help you sit up according to the natural curve of your lumbar spine as well. If you’re still having back pain, it’s time to visit a chiropractor for a more comprehensive evaluation.

Living with chronic back pain can be miserable, but an adjustment at the chiropractor can help get your spine back to where it needs to be. For more than two decades, the team at American Health Chiropractic has helped the Milford, OH, community with sciatica, neck pain, and everything in between. Call (513) 576-6699 to set up your free consultation and first treatment today. Visit them online to see their full list of services.

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