The human body is designed for movement. Unfortunately, many of our daily tasks require sitting for long periods of time. Here’s how sitting for long periods of time can affect your spinal health:

• Reduced Spinal Flexibility and Strength: Sitting for long periods of time can cause the muscles supporting your spine to become weak due to being underused. Poor muscle strength can contribute to spinal instability and discomfort. 
• Postural Problems: When slouching over a desk or sitting for a long period of time, you could develop poor posture. Poor posture can lead to strains in the spine, neck, and shoulders.
• Compressed Discs: Sitting for long periods of time, especially with poor posture, can compress spinal discs potentially leading to long-term damage.