Finding the neutral S-curve of your spine is tough when sitting. In a chair, most people hunch their back, sink their chests, let their belly sag forward, and tuck the pelvis like a puppy tucking his tail. This puts the structures of the neck, both muscle and bone, into an unnatural position to see forward (at a computer or out the windshield), and it hurts! Upper back bends and chest openers are great counter stretches for chronic sitting. Anything that strengthens the core will also help the alignment of your whole spine. I tell clients who can’t work in a standing position, to make an effort to stand up periodically throughout the day, and stretch. We have a standing desk at barre3 headquarters in Portland, Oregon, and we love it!
Finding the neutral S-curve of your spine is tough when sitting. In
a chair, most people hunch their back, sink their chests, let their
belly sag forward, and tuck the pelvis like a puppy tucking his
tail. This puts the structures of the...
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Sadie Lincoln of barre3 answered:Finding the neutral S-curve of your spine is tough when sitting. In a chair, most people hunch their back, sink their chests, let their belly sag forward, and tuck the pelvis like a puppy tucking his tail. This puts the structures of the neck, both muscle and bone, into an unnatural position to see forward (at a computer or out the windshield), and it hurts! Upper back bends and chest openers are great counter stretches for chronic sitting. Anything that strengthens the core will also help the alignment of your whole spine. I tell clients who can’t work in a standing position, to make an effort to stand up periodically throughout the day, and stretch. We have a standing desk at barre3 headquarters in Portland, Oregon, and we love it!
