Also,studies have shown that just one hour sitting in a slouched position can strain ligaments in the back which can take months to heal.At the clinic we have come to the conclusion that the major cause of the problem is not with the design of chairs,as some have suggested,but in the way WE sit in them.It can be useful to get special orthopaedic chairs,but remember the most important improvement should be in OUR posture.

Another enemy of your back is,of course,your beds.If your bed doesn't give enough support,back muscles and ligaments work all night trying to correct spinal alignment,so you wake up with a tired aching back.Try out an orthopaedic mattress or a spring slatted bed.Research shows that both can be beneficial for certain types of back pain.