Chapter
Effects of Sitting Posture on Disc Pressure
56:19 - 1:00:53 (04:33)
Leaning back at a 110-degree angle when sitting generates about 105% disc pressure while being leaned forward at 80 degrees generates 190% disc pressure, which can be catastrophic for the introvertible discs.
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Stand-up desks have limited evidence in their effectiveness, with some studies showing benefits for back pain and others showing the variety in work environments is helpful.
56:19 - 58:03 (01:43)
Summary
Stand-up desks have limited evidence in their effectiveness, with some studies showing benefits for back pain and others showing the variety in work environments is helpful. However, the benefits may be subjective and dependent on individual preferences.
ChapterEffects of Sitting Posture on Disc Pressure
Episode#017 - Dr Euan Lawson - Your Desk Is Killing You; How To Reduce Workplace Pain And Become More Productive
PodcastModern Wisdom
Sitting at a 110-degree angle may offer the least amount of disc pressure, while sitting at a 80-degree angle can result in up to 190 percent more disc pressure.
58:03 - 1:00:14 (02:11)
Summary
Sitting at a 110-degree angle may offer the least amount of disc pressure, while sitting at a 80-degree angle can result in up to 190 percent more disc pressure. Leaning forward while sitting, commonly seen in university libraries, can also significantly increase disc pressure.
ChapterEffects of Sitting Posture on Disc Pressure
Episode#017 - Dr Euan Lawson - Your Desk Is Killing You; How To Reduce Workplace Pain And Become More Productive
PodcastModern Wisdom
The increase in pressure in one intervertebral space due to poor posture does not necessarily mean it will turn into anything later on, as pressure does not always equal negative.
1:00:15 - 1:00:53 (00:37)
Summary
The increase in pressure in one intervertebral space due to poor posture does not necessarily mean it will turn into anything later on, as pressure does not always equal negative. However, poor posture is likely to cause problems in the longer term.