Lordosis of the spine - Lumbar support
Discussion
Finally decided that some action needs to be taken about my exaggerated lumbar curve and from reading up it seems that with the right exercises and stretching program it can be corrected within as little as 4 weeks.
However, with me having an office job and sitting at a desk all day it seems the most important thing will be to get the chair/desk set up right and to also do stretching every so often while at work
The main issue I have is that I can never find a comfortable position to sit in. Where should the lumbar support of the chair be? When I have it blown right up and placed in my lower back it just feels like it is making my lumbar curve even more exagerated but everything you read says to make use of lumbar support. Any tips on the best set up as I need to get it right as I spend 1/3 of the year sat in that sodding chair
Also, when at home watching tv, would it be better to be laid rather than sat down so that your hip flexors are fully extended?
However, with me having an office job and sitting at a desk all day it seems the most important thing will be to get the chair/desk set up right and to also do stretching every so often while at work
The main issue I have is that I can never find a comfortable position to sit in. Where should the lumbar support of the chair be? When I have it blown right up and placed in my lower back it just feels like it is making my lumbar curve even more exagerated but everything you read says to make use of lumbar support. Any tips on the best set up as I need to get it right as I spend 1/3 of the year sat in that sodding chair
Also, when at home watching tv, would it be better to be laid rather than sat down so that your hip flexors are fully extended?
I had a special chair bought for me. Bog standard office chairs are no good at all if you have back trouble. You can also get people to come in to the office to help show you how to properly sit at a chair.
Speak to your manager/HR about it. They have a duty of care to your wellbeing. If they baulk at the cost explain to them that it is cheaper than long term sick leave and your replacement when you are unable to work for long periods - or being sued.
Speak to your manager/HR about it. They have a duty of care to your wellbeing. If they baulk at the cost explain to them that it is cheaper than long term sick leave and your replacement when you are unable to work for long periods - or being sued.
The problem you have is that you may work out 1 hour 3 times a week working to correct the issue, but spend around 72 hours undoing the work sat at your desk, in your car, infront of the TV/PC.
Don't sit, stand.
Or as I do, slouch. - Slump lower in your seat, legs out straight, back straight. The downside is your neck will be bent, but this is better than the sitting position. The fun part is, if the drones ask what hell you're doing, you can officially tell them to f
k off as a PT told you to do this. 
Ideally, adjust your sitting position constantly. And I mean constantly. This is hard to do though, so stand or slouch.
Don't sit, stand.
Or as I do, slouch. - Slump lower in your seat, legs out straight, back straight. The downside is your neck will be bent, but this is better than the sitting position. The fun part is, if the drones ask what hell you're doing, you can officially tell them to f
k off as a PT told you to do this. Ideally, adjust your sitting position constantly. And I mean constantly. This is hard to do though, so stand or slouch.
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