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a) Sitting too long

If we sit too long the springiness goes out of the sacro-iliac joint, it freezes up and we get lower back pain. There is an exercise to increase the springiness. You do this exercise on the floor. I call it 'the cockroach' because you are literally facing down on the floor waving your legs around in all directions.

b) Sitting on your sit bones a the desk

If you sit for long enough it is very easy to slump. This can be at the desk, in the car, at the theatre or in a plane. When you slump you are sitting on your sacrum. This forces pressure up your spine and you get lower back problems. It also restricts spinal fluid flow between the skull and the sacrum. So what can you do about this?

i) Walk on your sit bones exercise

Either on the floor or seated. A great exercise. This will strengthen the deep back muscles and pelvic ligaments. It also lubricates the sacro-iliac joint. Excellent for fatigue, the 3pm energy slump, low immunity and lymphatic  movement.

ii) Move around

If on the computer move around every 35 minutes and have a 1-5 min break. 

iii) Position

Position the knees and wrists below the hips and wrists respectively. Eyes at mid monitor level.

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