16/01/2026
đ Stop trying to âflattenâ your back!
If you have sciatica or disc issues, youâve probably been told to tuck your pelvis or do âknees-to-chestâ stretches. But if you spend your day sitting, this advice is likely keeping you in pain. đ
The Real Problem:
The average adult sits for 9.5 hours a day. This constant sitting âtrainsâ your spine to be flat, losing the natural curve (Lordosis) that acts as your shock absorber. When you lose this curve, you compress the discs and drive the nucleus backward onto the nerves.
The Solution (Swipe to see the Framework đ):
We need to restore that curve, not flatten it further.
1ď¸âŁ Stop Reinforcing Flexion: Ditch the Childâs Pose and knee hugs. They might feel good momentarily, but they are âpicking the scabâ of your injury.
2ď¸âŁ Re-Establish Neutral: Use the âWall Testâ to feel what a strong, neutral spine actually feels like.
3ď¸âŁ Engage, Donât Tuck: Use âBreathing Hooksâ (forceful exhale) to brace your core without flattening your lumbar spine.
4ď¸âŁ Towel Decompression: Use this daily to reverse the effects of sitting and encourage the disc nucleus to migrate back to the center.
âWe need stability, not just flexibility.â
đ Read the full breakdown here:
https://backinshapeprogram.com/2025/04/fake-sciatica-the-problem-of-piriformis-syndrome/
If you need more help with your back pain or sciatica, then check out the link in the profile page or in the bio. đ˛
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