The Binge Watcher's Dilemma: Is Your Couch Causing Your Back Pain?

The Binge Watcher's Dilemma: Is Your Couch Causing Your Back Pain?

There is no denying that we live an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, spending hours each day sitting at desks or curled up on couches watching TV. The average

Australians spend 2 hours and 25 minutes a day watching television. That’s a long time in one position and it can be hazardous to your health.

Most of the time, when people watch TV, they are either slouching or lying in ways that put a strain on their shoulders, back, or hips. Unwinding in front of the television shouldn’t feel like work but it also shouldn’t leave you feeling miserable the next day (which can happen if your body is not properly aligned).

Here are some things you can do to keep your spine happy while watching television:

Pay attention to your posture – sitting up straight may not feel comfortable at first but over time you’ll be able to maintain good posture as a habit. Keep your shoulders and back relaxed, and avoid tilting your head forward, backward, or sideways. Take a break – a great way to remember to move is by getting off the couch and walking around during commercial breaks. Reduce sitting time – you can make television time productive by doing household chores such as ironing or folding clothes while watching your favourite series. Chiro Can Help

[1] Digital in 2017:ANZ and Pacific, 2017, We are Social & Hootsuite [2] Globe G et al, 2015, Clinical Practice Guideline: Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain

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