Embrace Mobility in the New Year: Simple Ways to Move Better, Feel Better, and Stay Consistent
Prolonged sitting increases the risk of back pain and discomfort by placing sustained load on spinal structures, weakening postural muscles, and reducing circulation. Older adults are especially vulnerable. Practical steps — ergonomic adjustments, regular microbreaks, gentle strengthening and mobility exercises, and professional advice when pain is persistent or severe — can reduce symptoms and protect long‑term back health.12