In this video I show how sitting can affect the physical components of the body, and why that can lead to low back pain. You can take a look at my post on “Is Sitting the New Smoking” to appreciate the many reasons why the body does not like excessive sitting or slouching.
So when we sit we are not in our natural position, and by that I mean some muscles are shortened and some muscles are lengthened. So when we spend > 75% of our day doing something and then try to stand our walk our body does not always like this. Specifically the hip flexors do not like this and the tug on the front of the spine which could lead to discomfort.
My word of advise is break up your sitting time, or just try and sit a little less. But if you can not avoid it, then at least try and stretch the hip flexors to try and compensate for these changes. (Refer to my video “This not That” on hip flexor stretch for good measure.
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