There is something that you may be doing right now that is really, really BAD for you. Do you have a bad sitting posture? If yes, I assure you that reading this post could change your life and that of the people close to you if you let it. Here we go:
1.Before the industrial revolution most of our lives were spent on our feet. Today an average person spends about 9.6 hours per day on their BUTTS, which means you will sit 31 years of your lifetime.
2.We are not designed to sit for long. Watching TV for 6 hours a day shortens your life by 5-10 years.
3.When you sit all day, you are 1 cm shorter at night than when you wake up.
4.Sitting for long periods of time can be more dangerous than smoking.
5.Sitting creates back pain! 4 out of 5 people have back pain at some point in their life and 3 out of 10 will suffer chronic back pain
6.According to records, back pain is the #2 reason people go to see a doctor, #3 reason for surgery and the #5 reason people get hospitalized.
7.The total cost of back pain in the US is almost as high as CANCER.
8.Poor sitting posture puts 40% more pressure on the spine, it makes you look fat and tired.

Now you must be wondering how possible this is since we must sit to carry out some important tasks like driving, reading, etc. This is true but it is also true that bad posture is not always your fault, NOT doing something about it is.
Nevertheless, we all know that there is always a remedy for any problem and this is exactly what you need to do.
9.Sitting straight, breathing well and straining less can prevent back pain.
10.Sitting better (Good Posture) makes you feel better, look better and live better.

Changing your sitting posture for good will no doubt change your life. Check out more facts on www.exponentialfacts.com

Back pain is the single most common complain that takes someone to a physician.

The reason why spinal surgeons are the highest paid professionals in the US.

Severe ache at one's lower back is not a good experience at all.
Speaking from experience...