Positions that put the spine under the most pressure

Humans have a habit of putting their spines under pressure. Many of the most common positions that we assume throughout the day pressurize the spine, including: 

• Leaning forward 
• Lifting and bearing weight
• Sitting by itself
• Sitting and leaning forward
• Forward head posture 

How many times do you perform each of these motions, consciously or not, each day? It is a credit to our spines that they are resilient enough to keep us healthy for any length of time given such consistent pressure. At OFW Chiropractic we believe it’s time to step up our level of awareness when it comes to how we treat our spines.

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