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Right after we get up in the morning, we sit down for breakfast, we often sit down on the way to work, whether we are driving or taking a train or bus for example, at work many of us sit at our desks, seamlessly continue sitting at lunch, and return to our desks. Then there's the drive home from work and dinner with the family and, exhausted after a long day, we sit down in front of the TV or with a book.
If we look at the anatomical aspect, then sitting for long periods of time inevitably leads to weakening of the abdominal muscles, shortening of the muscles at the back of the thighs, the hamstrings, the buttocks or the muscles in the lumbar spine. And the result is nothing but lower back pain.
On the other hand, professional athletes, for example, certainly do not spend most of the day sitting down, yet they too experience back pain. But for a completely different reason. For example, they experience shocks when running or jumping, and even fast, dynamic movements do not have a beneficial effect on the spine. In addition, if these activities are carried out regularly without proper stretching, the muscles are injured from overloading.
This may not be a new concept, but what can relieve or even prevent our pain is yoga. However, it is recommended to practice it for at least a few minutes every day, just for the preventive effect mentioned above. And if we are talking about lower back pain, then some specific postures are recommended, such as the sphinx or pigeon pose. And don't forget - yoga is not just about exercise per se, but also about proper breathing and tuning the mind.
