Sitting Positions For Less Back Pain

At Dr. Maryam Jafarieh’s chiropractic clinic we treat patients and relieve pain, but patient self-care is just as important for their continued health. Simple changes to everyday habits can help you to live a pain-free life.  So many of us spend a lot of a typical day sitting, between working at computer desks, watching TV, and commuting to work. All of this sitting can cause back pain, making it the most common reason patients visit the chiropractor.  Making a few adjustments to how you sit can ease this stress, help alleviate back pain, and minimize future visits.


You will actually put less stress on your back when you don’t sit up straight. Leaning back just enough so that your thighs are at a 135-degree angle with your torso is an optimal seated position for preventing back pain. Long periods of sitting are what really increase the risk of muscle pulls, strains, and cramps. So if you don’t have time to walk around and stretch at the office try switching between sitting and standing, and look for opportunities to lean back a little!


If you suffer from back pain, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn more about all the treatments available at Dr. Maryam Jafarieh’s chiropractic clinic in Fort Lauderdale, or to schedule an appointment, visit Ft Lauderdale Chiropractic or call 954-229-1995.

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