How do you sit, stand and move? Use your legs! I noticed recently while I was doing the dishes that I lean more to my right side putting more weight on my right leg then my left. I quickly adjusted my posture as soon as I became aware of my stance and posture to stand taller and to balance my weight on both feet. I realized that when I had terrible lower back pain last year that I was protecting my left side to avoid the pain triggers, so I would lean more to my right which ended up causing more muscle tightness in my right hip (this is what we call a compensation pattern). Notice what you are doing (or what you did) when you are in pain or experiencing discomfort.  Adjust your posture; avoid slumping and head-forward posture. Be sure to check out the video tip today of how to support yourself in your chair and how to stand from a seated position more effectively. Our goal here is to strengthen your legs and hips to give your back a break. When we keep our muscles strong, we place less stress on the joints in our body, they become natural shock absorbers. Until next time… Better backs for life, Laura and Ian