Biomechanical repercussion of sitting posture on lumbar intervertebral discs: A systematic review

• Published in: Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Vol. 38; pp. 384 - 390
• Main Authors: Zanola, Renan Luiz, Donin, Cristiane Buzanello, Bertolini, Gladson Ricardo Flor, Buzanello Azevedo, Márcia Rosângela
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2024
• Subjects: Biomechanical Phenomena - physiology; Humans; Intervertebral Disc - physiology; Intervertebral Disc Degeneration - physiopathology; Lumbar intervertebral discs; Lumbar Vertebrae - physiology; Lumbar Vertebrae - physiopathology; Male; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Posture - physiology; Sitting Position; Sitting posture; Systematic review; Systematic review; Sitting posture; Lumbar intervertebral discs

The static sitting position contributes to increased pressure on the lumbar intervertebral disc, which can lead to dehydration and decreased disc height. To systematically investigate the of sitting posture on degeneration of the lumbar intervertebral disc. One researcher carried out a systematic li...