Sitting at a Desk Too Much
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Sitting at a Desk Too Much
Did you know that your posture is a result of your nervous system's approach to handling a load?
By default, nature gives us slight curves in the spine. They are big enough to act like a spring and small enough to keep us straight.
Gravity constantly tries to increase those curves. If your n... See more
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