Are you laid back? Your back will thank you

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Sitting up straight is not the best position for office workers, a study has suggested.

Scottish and Canadian researchers used a new form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to show it places an unnecessary strain on your back.

They told the Radiological Society of North America that the best position in which to sit at your desk is leaning back, at about 135 degrees

From Sitting Straight ‘Bad for Backs’ on BBC

Here is an interesting article on sitting posture and strain on the spine. To prevent back problems, take frequent breaks, stretch, and move around. And, it seems, find a sitting position where you are leaning back more. Just remember to watch that forward head posture!




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