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Posture myth challenged by simple advice
Dr Xand van Tulleken urges movement and strength over gadgets to protect the back
Dr Xand van Tulleken shares three practical tips to protect your back without turning into a statue.
Perfect posture is a myth
Dr Xand van Tulleken argues posture is a moving, not fixed, condition. In a Morning Live segment he lays out three practical tips to protect your back without becoming a statue. First, keep moving and avoid long stretches of sitting; even small shifts reset muscles. Second, build strength in the core and back with simple exercises rather than chasing a perfect pose. Third, address stress and workload, since pain can reflect mental strain as well as body tension.
The NHS also recommends at-home routines to improve strength. The main message is to listen to your body, use movement, and not rely on gadgets that lock you into a single position.
Key Takeaways
"Posture is dynamic, not static."
Dr Xand describes posture as something that shifts with movement.
"Pain is not just about muscles, it's emotional and psychological."
Xand links physical pain to mental state.
"You can have the best chair, but eight hours of sitting will still cause back pain."
A warning against relying on gadgets or good furniture alone.
"What we want is for our body to support itself."
Core idea of the approach to back health.
This editorial view aligns with a broader move away from gadget fixes toward lasting habits. It also highlights a gap between health guidance and daily work life, where time pressure can make regular movement hard for desk workers. While the advice is practical, there is a risk it downplays serious back problems that require medical assessment or treatment.
Highlights
- Posture is dynamic, not static.
- Pain is not just about muscles, it's emotional and psychological.
- You can have the best chair, but eight hours of sitting will still cause back pain.
- What we want is for our body to support itself.
Movement over posture becomes a daily habit.
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