The spine is very important for OVERALL HEALTH, TWO big reasons
- Keeps us upright i.e. Our posture
- Front: Ideally we want to be straight and symmetrical
- Side: We want 3 curves in our spine:
- Neck
- Mid Back
- Lower Back
2. Protects our spinal cord
The spinal cord is the big nerve in the spine that is the gateway for control for the rest of our bodyIt needs to have a optimal environment for it to be functioning well.
If this gateway is under constant stress or damage different areas the body will stop working efficiently ie. The brain wont control certain areas very well
So if you’re sitting for 8-12 HOURS a day, 5 DAYS a WEEK for SEVERAL YEARS, then that’s a lot STRESS through this structure and things will stop working properly i.e.
- Weakness
- Stiffness
- Poor circulation
- Poor body control
- Poor breathing patterns
- Poor sleep