Exploring the Variability of Spinal Stiffness and Its Impact on Daily Activities
- Julian Simpson
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Exploring the Variability of Spinal Stiffness and Its Impact on Daily Activities
Individuals experiencing back pain often report stiffness and movement restrictions
Your local Chiropractor will do a thorough examination with range of motion, nervous system tests and posture analysis to assess your spinal hygiene to determine whether your spine is at risk for stiffness
What changes your chances of developing spinal stiffness?
Sedentary behaviours and standing were identified as activities significantly influencing stiffness variability in the spine.
An interesting finding from a 2025 study was the contrasting effects of sedentary and standing activities on stiffness variability. Being sedentary significantly reduced stiffness variability, while standing was associated with increased variability.
It is reasonable to speculate that standing requires more dynamic adaptation from the spine compared to sitting, thus resulting in greater variability as an appropriate adaptive response.
You will hear Dr Julian say MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE several times a day, and this is why: the more variability and motion we get, the less stiff our spine and muscles become over time!
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Content
Variability of spinal stiffness and its relation to daily activities: A prospective cohort study using a mechanical assisted indentation technique
Nim, Casper et al.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Volume 42, 100 - 108
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