19/08/2026
WHY DOES SITTING ALL DAY MAKE MY BACK SORE? 🪑➡️😣
If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, in the car or working from home, you might notice your lower back feels stiff, tight or achy by the end of the day.
But is sitting itself the problem?
Not necessarily.
Your body is designed to move — and staying in one position for hours can place continuous demands on your muscles and joints.
You may notice:
🔹 Stiffness when you stand up
🔹 Aching in your lower back
🔹 Tight hips
🔹 Discomfort after long periods at your desk
🔹 Feeling better once you start moving
The good news? Small changes can make a difference.
Try:
✅ Getting up regularly
✅ Taking short walking or movement breaks
✅ Changing your sitting position
✅ Adjusting your workstation
✅ Including regular movement and strengthening in your day
And if your back pain keeps coming back or is affecting your everyday activities, an osteopathic assessment may help you understand what's contributing to it.
📍 Allied Osteopathy — Robina, Gold Coast
💬 How many hours do you spend sitting each day?
Tag someone who spends way too much time at a desk! 👇
