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Why does slouching on a sofa cause back pain?

Why does slouching on a sofa cause back pain?

Scientists reveal slouching on a comfy sofa can cause back pain and digestive problems. IF you’ve ever suffered from back, hip and leg pain or digestive problems, it could be caused by your style of sofa and the way you are lounging on it.

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What happens to your body when you sit on the couch?

Sitting in these positions eventually builds up pressure on your discs, muscles and ligaments, increasing the chances of developing back, neck, hip, knee, shoulder and sciatic pain.

Why do people curl up on the sofa?

This is the result of acid drifting back up from your stomach which can cause inflammation. Health woes caused by sofas were not a problem in the past and that is largely due to the dramatic change in style. Jo Unsworth, upholstery buyer for John Lewis, commented: “In the Victorian era, you would never see a person curled up on the sofa.

Scientists reveal slouching on a comfy sofa can cause back pain and digestive problems. IF you’ve ever suffered from back, hip and leg pain or digestive problems, it could be caused by your style of sofa and the way you are lounging on it.

Sitting in these positions eventually builds up pressure on your discs, muscles and ligaments, increasing the chances of developing back, neck, hip, knee, shoulder and sciatic pain.

What did my dog do when he fell off the couch?

My dog fell off the couch and has now started limping. He doesn’t cry out when you move his leg but is not weight bearing at all. He may have dislocated his hip or fractured one of the bones in his leg.

Why do I keep flopping on the couch?

Flopping onto the sofa in these positions also creates digestive issues, particularly if you slump during or after you’ve eaten a meal, as it causes gastro-oesophageal disease. This is the result of acid drifting back up from your stomach which can cause inflammation.