Flat Screen TVs and Low Back Pain
Around this time of year, there’s a spike in flat screen TV sales.
With this incredible TV buying frenzy there is also the potential rise in low back pain.
How are the two related?
Usually, when people watch TV, they lounge on their cushy couches.
That’s where they break all the posture rules. Add an ALL DAY LONG major sporting event like the Superbowl and you have people sitting for longer periods of time than usual. Immobile. Stressed. Tense.
Heck, everyone even sticks around to check out the million dollar commercials.
People stop moving.
I mean, I’ve seen my buddies resist the urge to go to the bathroom, lest they miss something too important during their pee break.
Time stands still.
Unfortunately, these habits are the perfect breeding ground for your next episode of low back pain and a visit to your local physical therapist.
So for the sake of your poor back, during the game, get up and move! Or at the very least, watch the commercials while standing!
Dev Chengkalath
