Sit up straight! How many times have you heard that one throughout your life? But leaning back may be better for you than sitting up straight, according to a study from the University of Alberta Hospital in Canada. The study looked at three sitting positions: leaning forward, sitting up straight with your back at a ninety degree angle, and leaning back at a 135 degree angle. The forward-leaning and straight upright angles actually reverse your spine’s natural curve, putting pressure on your back. That can squeeze your spinal disks together, leading to long term back problems. Sitting in a slightly … Continue reading →