06/10/2026
Spine Myth #2: sitting up perfectly straight is good for your back.
If you're sitting there right now forcing yourself into that stiff, military posture, just relax. Take it easy.
Truth is, sitting bolt upright actually puts more load on your lower back, not less. The research says the sweet spot is around 110 to 130 degrees. Slightly reclined, nice and comfortable.
But the angle isn't really the point. Your spine just isn't made to sit in one position for hours on end. The best posture is your next posture.
So don't overthink it. Just move. Shift around, stand up, take a couple minutes every 45. That's it.
The problem was never that you slouch. It's that you stay put all day.
Save this one, your back will thank you. And follow along, we're busting a spine myth every week.