Why "Sit Up Straight" Advice Is Wrong

Why “Sit Up Straight” Advice Is Wrong

by Matthew Bennett Quick Answers What is neutral spine? Neutral spine is a comfortable range of positions that maintains your three natural spinal curves: cervical lordosis (neck curves forward), thoracic kyphosis (mid-back curves backward), and lumbar lordosis (lower back curves forward), without excessive strain in any direction. It’s a zone of positions, not a single…

Sleeping and sitting named as top triggers for back pain

Sleeping and sitting named as top triggers for back pain

What are the commonest causes of back and neck pain? Surprisingly most people don’t mention strenuous exercise but sleeping and sitting as their commonest causes of neck and back pain. A new survey asked people throughout the South East about their neck and back pain. 76% said they were currently experiencing pain in the neck…