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Does working at a desk ruin a person's spine and posture?
short by / on Monday, 19 January, 2026
Prolonged sedentary desk work alters spinal loading patterns, increasing biomechanical stress on intervertebral discs and surrounding musculature. PT Ajmal noted that sustained poor posture and static sitting contribute to muscle imbalance, reduced circulation and spine strain, making ergonomic adjustments and movement breaks essential to maintain musculoskeletal health.