The New Year is a time to reset habits. A habit you should consider changing is how much you sit. Prolonged sitting can take a toll on your body, especially your back, over time. Fortunately, sitting less can make a big difference. Here’s what reduced sitting can do:

• Relieve Pressure on Spinal Discs: Sitting for long periods of time puts a lot of pressure on your spinal discs, especially if you slouch. Sitting for shorter periods of time or less in general will help to relieve that pressure.
• Improve Posture: We tend to slouch more when we’re sitting than when we’re standing. Sitting less will help you to improve your posture over time. 
• Reduce Stiffness and Pain: Many people think that sitting and resting will help to relieve their back pain, but it can often worsen it. Sitting less and getting up and moving will help to reduce stiffness and pain.